Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Monica, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,126/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration18 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care266 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2 years of experience and CA RN licensure.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting with 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage bays
- Facility performs 200-300 births per month
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Float to postpartum required, including couplet care for newborn and maternal patients when needed
- Uses Epic EMR
- High risk pregnancy monitoring, fetal heart monitoring, C-sections, and vaginal deliveries
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHM, and AWHONN Advanced (or NCC EFM in lieu of AWHONN)
- Skills required: labor and delivery management, assisting with vaginal delivery, circulating for C-section, and scrubbing for C-section (preferred)
- Sterile vaginal exam competency required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including antepartum, high-risk, and postpartum support as needed
- May be required to float to sister facilities within the region
- Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; L&D/OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided by facility
- 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 application for consideration
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Former permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower bill rate
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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