Labor and Delivery Nurse
Santa Maria, CA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,141/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse
Location: Santa Maria, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse for a travel contract in California. The role involves working in a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit with a total of 14 L&D beds, 6 triage beds, 2 OR suites, and 28 postpartum beds. The unit handles approximately 250 births per month.
Work Environment & Details
- Unit: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum
- Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Laboring: 2 to 1 (following AWOHNN guidelines)
- Couplet care: 1 to 4
- Fetal Monitoring System: Fetal Link
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
- Charge Nurse role available (typically no patient assignment)
- OB tech support available on day and night shifts
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend
- Call requirement: none, but may be on standby
- Holiday shifts coordinated with permanent staff
- Shift length: 12 hours (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
- Floating: Required to float to postpartum; postpartum staff do not float to L&D
- Floor-specific orientation: 3 shifts
- Common patient diagnoses: any gestational age, antepartum, high-risk deliveries, substance abuse, pre-eclampsia, insulin-dependent diabetes
- C-section experience required; circulating for C-sections mandatory, scrubbing preferred
- Ventilators: No
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
- Pharmacy available 24/7
- Telemetry monitoring: Phillips system
- OB/Neonatologist not in-house but available if needed
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in California
- Labor and Delivery nursing experience of at least 2 years
- Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- AWOHNN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Additional Information
- COVID-19 vaccination required
- Scrub colors provided: Navy for postpartum nurses; seal blue for L&D nurses and OB techs
This position is ideal for a Labor and Delivery nurse with solid clinical experience, certifications, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
Employer
Olaro
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Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
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Santa Maria, CA
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