Perinatal Float Pool Labor & Delivery RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,204/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Perinatal Float Pool Labor & Delivery position requiring at least 2 years of combined L&D and Postpartum experience and an active CA RN license.
Details
- Perinatal Float Pool position rotating across three perinatal units: Labor & Delivery (Jacobs Medical Center), Postpartum (Jacobs Medical Center), and LDRP (Hillcrest)
- Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- One additional OT shift per two-week pay period (7 shifts total) may be required based on unit needs
- Uses Cerner EMR
- No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of combined L&D and Postpartum experience with demonstrated competency in both areas — this is a hard requirement
- Cerner EMR experience required
- At least 1 year of acute care experience required
- Specialty experience within the 2 years preceding consideration required
- Must pass a pass/fail EKG exam (3 attempts allowed)
- At least one supervisory/director/manager reference from within the past year from a relevant unit is required
Additional Information
- Candidates must be cross-trained and clinically competent in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care to rotate among all three perinatal units
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restriction
- No RTO (time off requests) permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment; all RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and cannot be changed once submitted
- Candidates who have previously been employed by UCSD must receive UCSD approval prior to starting an assignment
- Former employees must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- First-time travelers should confirm eligibility with their recruiter
Facility
UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
68 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah has been beyond incredible throughout this whole process! Patient, supportive, willing to take a chance, knowledgeable, and just a great person!
Cons
If she has one, I’ve yet to find it.
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
La Jolla, CA
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