Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Maria, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring a CA RN license and advanced fetal monitoring certification.

Details

• >2gestational age patients, including antepartum, high risrisk deliveries, substance abuse cases, pre-eclampsia, and insulin-dependent diabetics
• L&D unit has 14 beds, 6 triage beds, and 2 OR suites, with an adjoining Postpartum unit of 28 beds
• Unit averages approximately 250 births per month
• Maintains a 2:1 ratio for laboring patients and 1:4 couplet care for postpartum, following AWHONN guidelines
• Uses Cerner EMR and Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
• Will circulate for C-sections, with scrubbing experience preferred
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• Works every other weekend
• No call requirement, though standby status may be needed
• Floats to Postpartum unit only; Postpartum staff do not float to L&D
• Holiday coverage worked in rotation with permanent staff
• 3-shift unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of L&D nursing experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
• COVID vaccination required
• Acute care, Level III trauma facility experience
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients in a high-acuity L&D/PP unit
• Charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
• OB tech support available on both day and night shifts
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy services available 24/7
• OB/Neonatologist not in-house but available if needed
• Navy scrubs required for Postpartum nurses; seal blue scrubs (provided) for OB techs and L&D nurses
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply