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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a High Risk Antepartum position requiring prior travel experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• High risk Antepartum unit with facility delivering 200-300 births per month
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications: AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, FHM, NRP
• Preferred certification: AWHONN Advanced
• Skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, administration of blood & blood products, drawing venous blood, maintaining central lines (CVC/PICC), starting and maintaining IVs, and use of infusion pumps/drips/IV monitoring
• Experience with antepartum medication administration including anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, insulin drips, Magnesium Sulfate therapy, Pitocin, prostaglandins, and terbutaline
• Experience with antepartum procedures including assisting with sterile speculum exams, NSTs, reflex checks, edema assessment, sterile vaginal exams, and use of External Fetal Heart Monitoring
• Experience caring for patients with high-risk conditions such as HELLP syndrome, placenta previa/abruptio, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, preterm labor, uterine rupture, and VBAC management
• Experience with postpartum care including bladder distension, cesarean section, postpartum hemorrhage, and vaginal delivery
• Experience with pain management modalities including epidural anesthesia, general anesthesia, IV conscious sedation, nitrous oxide, opioids, and use of PCA
• Experience with postpartum procedures including foley catheter insertion/management, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and wound assessment/care
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and fetal monitoring including recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and use of external/internal fetal monitoring
• 2 references obtained within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Serve as the patient's primary nurse, managing overall nursing care from admission to discharge
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection while performing disease prevention and restorative measures
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies as needed
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for consideration at the local rate
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per contract, covering New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Returning staff or travelers must have a separation period of at least 1 year to reapply
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position