Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN
San Luis Obispo, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (L&D/PP) position requiring at least 2 years of L&D/PP experience and the ability to circulate for C-sections.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with 9 L&D beds and 4 postpartum beds
• Unit averages approximately 55 births per month
• Patient population includes 34 weeks gestation and above, including high-risk deliveries; birth plans are closely followed
• Staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines
• Charting is done in Cerner EMR
• Fetal monitoring system used is Fetal Link
• Telemetry system is Phillips
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; pharmacy available on-site until 10pm, with after-hours coverage provided by an off-site pharmacy
• OB/Neonatologist is on call (not in-house)
• OB tech support provided on both day and night shifts
• Charge nurse is available and does not carry a patient assignment
• 12-hour night shifts, 6pm–6am
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are first to float between L&D and Postpartum units

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN); all must be active — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience in both L&D and Postpartum required
• Must be able to circulate for C-sections
• COVID vaccine required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must have experience in both L&D and Postpartum, as floating between the two units is expected
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts; total orientation is 12 hours
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Holiday shifts are integrated into the permanent staff rotation
• Scrubs are provided by the hospital
• Local candidates are accepted for this position