Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Monica, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,684/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery – Santa Monica, CA 90404
Start Date: June 29, 2026
Location: Coastal Southern California
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00). Every other weekend required. May float to postpartum as needed. Facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
Highlights:
- Acute care facility with 266 staffed beds in a desirable beachside location
- Approximately 200 deliveries per month with 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms
- No on-call requirement; float to postpartum only when census requires
- Epic charting system with 40 hours of orientation provided
- Interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services
- 91-day assignment with potential for extension after 3-month break
Requirements:
- Active California RN license (must be in hand prior to submission)
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Required certifications: AWHONN Advanced (or NCC EFM), ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHM (all AHA-certified)
- Epic charting experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- LA fire card within the last 30 days required at time of start
- Skills required: fetal heart monitoring, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, vaginal deliveries, C-section circulation, sterile vaginal exams, and assisting with deliveries
- Must provide 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a prestigious coastal acute care setting with a manageable patient census and strong interdisciplinary support. The position provides competitive compensation, guaranteed hours, and the flexibility of a 13-week assignment in one of California's most desirable locations. Candidates with perinatal RN experience who can perform postpartum couplet care and newborn care at delivery are highly valued.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
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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