Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Monica, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,820/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration18 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care266 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2+ years of experience and AWHONN Advanced or NCC EFM certification.
Details
- Work in a Labor and Delivery unit with 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms
- Facility performs 200-300 births per month
- Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Float to postpartum required, including couplet care (newborn and maternal) when needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required (compact license must be in hand at time of consideration)
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Certifications required: AWHONN Advanced (or NCC EFM in lieu of), ACLS, BLS, FHM, NRP (AHA certification for ACLS/BLS)
- Skills required: Labor and Delivery management, assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, sterile vaginal exams
- Scrubbing for C-sections preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
Additional Information
- Provide care for high-risk antepartum, labor, and delivery patients including fetal heart monitoring and high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Assist with vaginal deliveries and C-sections
- Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; L&D scrubs provided
- First-time travelers are not accepted
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of consideration; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
- Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
- Former permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the health system
Facility
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Pros
Can work independently
Cons
Terrible management, students out numbered techs

- Short Term Acute Care
- 266 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is very quick to respond, friendly, and gets you submitted fast. Highly recommend her.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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.
About Santa Monica, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Monica, CA here's what you should know:- Santa Monica's cost of living is higher than the national average.
- Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 75-85°F, while winter lows are around 45-55°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but they may be more expensive and in high demand due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Monica is car-friendly, but also has a well-developed public transportation system with buses and light rail.
- Santa Monica is diverse with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal location.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities.
- Santa Monica offers a variety of activities including beachfront restaurants, art galleries at Bergamot Station, live music, water sports, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking.
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