Labor & Delivery RN
Redding, CA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,000/weekOverview
- Start Date08/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse – Family Birthing Center
Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a travel assignment in a Family Birthing Center unit. The unit includes 19 postpartum beds, 12 labor & delivery beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU. The facility manages both low and high-risk deliveries and has a Level III NICU.
Work Schedule
- Night shifts, 12 hours per shift
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (Saturday/Sunday days; Friday/Saturday nights)
- Holidays: Work integrated with permanent staff holiday rotation
- Shift times: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- 12-hour night shifts every other week (EOW) with floating responsibilities
Patient Care & Unit Details
- Patient ratios follow California state guidelines, ranging from 1:4 to 1:1 depending on acuity
- Floating to Pediatrics (couplets) and NICU feeders/growers if experienced
- Common diagnoses: low and high-risk deliveries; transfer out babies with congenital defects requiring immediate surgery
- Laborist (OB physician) available in-house 24/7
- No ventilators on unit; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
- No IV team; OB techs handle scrubbing and desk coverage
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner & Fetal Link for fetal heart monitoring (FHM)
- No telemetry patients on this unit
- Scrub color provided by hospital
Orientation & Testing
- Floor-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts depending on circulating experience (circulating not required)
- Dysrhythmia test (proctored, pass/fail) on day one for L/D, Telemetry, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Active California RN license
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) certification
- COVID-19 vaccination required
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
Additional Notes
- Peak patient volume occurs in July and October
- Charge Nurse coverage 6-7 days/week; Nurse Manager available Monday-Friday
- No nurse aides on unit; OB techs provide support
- Floating includes pediatric couplets and NICU feeders/growers only if prior experience exists
This position is ideal for RNs with solid Labor & Delivery experience seeking a travel assignment in a specialized birthing center environment with a supportive team and comprehensive resources.
Employer
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Olaro Company Description
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About Redding, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Redding, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
- Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.
- Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
- There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.
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