Labor & Delivery RN
Los Angeles, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring an active CA RN license and 2+ years of L&D experience including high-risk deliveries.

Details

• Work in the Labor & Delivery/Perinatal unit of an acute care hospital
• Unit includes 12 L&D beds, 10 triage beds, and 12 antepartum beds with approximately 200 births per month
• Patient population includes high-risk pregnancies (20 weeks and above) involving hypertension, multiples, diabetes, substance abuse, and lack of prenatal care
• Follows AWHONN nurse-to-patient ratio guidelines
• Uses Cerner EMR and Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment when needed
• Supported by two OB techs per shift who assist with deliveries, scrub in for C-sections, and stock supplies
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, with every other weekend required
• No call requirement
• Required to float to antepartum and postpartum units, with priority given to travelers
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
• Experience with high-risk deliveries required
• Experience circulating in C-sections required, scrubbing in preferred
• Familiarity with pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin drips required
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Travel nursing 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Labor & Delivery and Perinatal unit at one of the largest birthing centers in California
• Facility has 24-hour in-house OB attending and neonatologist coverage, as well as 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
• Scrubs are provided and must be sterile
• Acrylic and overlay nails are not permitted during the assignment
• Holiday coverage required for one major and two minor holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply