Labor and Delivery RN
Sacramento, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,185/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care329 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in California
- Labor and Delivery Nurse or LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (2 years)
Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Family Birthing Center. This unit specializes in Labor and Delivery (L&D), Postpartum (PP), and Obstetrics (OB). The ideal candidate will have the required certifications and experience to provide exceptional care in a high-risk environment.
Unit Information
- Unit Type: L&D (Labor and Delivery)
- Number of L&D Beds: 10
- OR Suites for C-Sections: 2
- Triage Beds: 3 OB-ED and 3 antepartum testing beds
- Postpartum Beds: 12
- Births per Month: 140-165
- Staff Ratios: 1:3-4 couplets; 1:1 to 1:2 for L&D; 1:1-3 for antepartum
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring patients, postpartum patients, and newborns.
- Circulate C-sections and ensure comfort and safety for all patients throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Float to Mother-Baby and other designated areas as required.
- Titrate drips, including Pitocin, as needed.
- Read and interpret EKG strips in the PACU.
- Collaborate with OB hospitalists and attend to emergency situations as necessary.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery nursing.
- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN-Advanced; STABLE certification preferred.
- Skills: Must be able to circulate C-sections and provide high-risk care. Experience with couplet care is essential.
Schedule
This position requires 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend (EOW) rotation. Candidates will also be expected to work two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). The standard shift starts at 6:45 PM, with report provided at the bedside. Overtime and extra shifts are available.
Other Information
- Scrubs will be provided.
- Floating to other facilities may be required, but mid-shift floats are uncommon.
- Response time for being placed on call is 30 minutes.
If you are a dedicated and skilled nurse passionate about providing the best care in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Sacramento, CA.
Facility
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
- Short Term Acute Care
- 329 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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