L&D RN
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,297/weekOverview
- Start Date10/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration14 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care407 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 14-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of L&D experience and the ability to circulate C-sections.
Details
- Family Birthing Center unit with 13 L&D beds and 9 Mother Baby beds, plus 2 OR suites
- 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend requirement
- Patient ratios of 1:2 for laboring patients and 1:4 for postpartum patients
- Cerner EMR used
- Charge nurse takes patients when necessary; no nurse aides on unit
- Unit averages 90-100 births per month, including standard labor and high-risk cases
- OB physicians and anesthesia in-house 24/7, with RT and pharmacy also available 24/7
- First to float, with float assignments to Mother Baby or Level 1 nursery for experienced travelers
- No call requirements for travelers
- Holiday coverage rotates with core staff; travelers work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
- Must be able to circulate C-sections
- Two supervisor/peer references required, one within 12 months and one within 3 years of employment
- Copy of driver's license required at submission to validate legal name matches government-issued ID
Additional Information
- Triage OB patients 20 weeks or greater; patients under 20 weeks are evaluated in the ER
- Scrubs provided by facility
- 2-3 shifts of floor-specific orientation depending on skill set
- Extra shifts available beyond scheduled hours
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
- Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
Facility
Mercy General Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 407 beds
Employer
American Traveler
84 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
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 Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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