Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Monica, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,496/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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: August 10, 2026
Location: Santa Monica, California – beachside acute care setting
Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00), every other weekend required. This is a 13-week travel assignment with approximately 200 deliveries per month. Float to postpartum as needed. Facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
Highlights:
- Work in a 266-bed acute care hospital in a beautiful beachside location
- Comprehensive perinatal unit with 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms
- No on-call requirement; focus on labor and delivery with occasional postpartum float
- Diverse clinical experience including fetal heart monitoring, high-risk pregnancy management, vaginal deliveries, and C-sections
- Epic charting system with interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Opportunity to provide couplet care and newborn role at delivery
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
- Current certifications: AWHONN Advanced (or NCC EFM acceptable), ACLS, BLS, NRP, and FHM (AHA certifications required for ACLS/BLS)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Skills required: assist with vaginal delivery, circulate for C-section, high-risk antepartum care, sterile vaginal exam; scrubbing for C-section is a bonus
- LA fire card within the last 30 days required
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse to work in a prestigious beachside acute care facility serving diverse patient populations. You'll gain valuable experience in a comprehensive perinatal unit while enjoying the Southern California lifestyle. Competitive compensation package with guaranteed hours and professional support throughout your assignment. Candidates must be located 50 miles or more from the facility to qualify for standard travel rates.
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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