Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Nurse
Santa Maria, CA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,233/week

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Overview

Start Date01/05/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

6% higher than average Registered Nurse / Labor and Delivery Nurse pay in California

Estimated total pay

$3,233/week

Description

Labor and Delivery Nurse - Travel Contract

Location: Santa Maria, California
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
Active California nursing license
Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, AWOHNN (advanced for L&D), NRP
COVID vaccine required

Unit Details

Unit: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum
Beds:
- 14 Labor & Delivery beds
- 6 triage beds
- 2 OR suites
- 28 Postpartum beds
Birth volume: Approximately 250 births per month

Patient Care & Ratios

Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- 2:1 for laboring patients (following AWOHNN guidelines)
- 1:4 for couplet care in postpartum
Common patient diagnoses:
- Any gestational age
- Antepartum and high-risk deliveries
- Substance abuse
- Pre-eclampsia
- Insulin-dependent diabetes

Work Environment & Support

Fetal Monitoring System: Fetal Link
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
Charge Nurse present (usually does not take patient assignments)
OB tech support available on day and night shifts
Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
Pharmacy available 24/7
No in-house OB/Neonatologist, but available if needed
No IV team
No ventilators on unit

Shift & Scheduling

12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Weekend requirement: every other weekend
Holiday shifts rotated with permanent staff
Call requirement: none, but may be on standby
Floating:
- Must float from Labor & Delivery to Postpartum
- Postpartum nurses do not float to Labor & Delivery
Floor-specific orientation: 3 shifts

Additional Information

C-section experience required; circulating for C-sections mandatory, scrubbing preferred
Scrub colors provided:
- Navy for Postpartum nurses
- Seal blue for Labor & Delivery nurses and OB techs
Telemetry: Phillips system used

Employer

Olaro

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Pros

Easy to get in contact with and thorough.

Cons

None

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Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied healthprofessionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped cliniciansexpand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, careergoals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offercompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiencesthat build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlinedonboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guideby your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, orachieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help youthrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.

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