Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
South Lake Tahoe, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery – South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: South Lake Tahoe, California – a beautiful mountain community at nearly 6,200 feet elevation

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, 91-day assignment through January 16, 2027

Highlights:

• 8-bed perinatal unit with approximately 300 births annually; no deliveries before 35 weeks gestation
• Full-spectrum perinatal nursing: pre-labor/triage, delivery, postpartum, and nursery care with training provided in nursery and lactation skills
• Care for high-risk patients including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and twin pregnancies; day shift performs outpatient fetal stress tests
• Independent practice environment with 3 RNs always staffed; RN provides autonomous care during nights and weekends when physician and anesthesia are not in-house
• Attend cesarean sections and recover both mother and baby; significant neonatal resuscitation experience essential
• Multiple openings available; pairs of travelers are welcome to apply together

Requirements:

• Current California RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required; 5+ years preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Current Fetal Heart Monitoring certification (NCC or AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced course accepted)
• STABLE certification preferred
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong neonatal resuscitation skills and ability to work independently as a self-starter

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to practice in a scenic mountain community while providing comprehensive perinatal care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates are adaptable, open to coaching, and comfortable with autonomous practice. You'll gain valuable experience across the full spectrum of maternal-newborn nursing while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the Lake Tahoe region. Occasional float assignments to the Emergency Department or Acute Care floor may occur as a sitter without patient assignment responsibilities.