Labor and Delivery RN
Santa Rosa, CA
Bestica
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,871/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$2,128/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,743/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
Assignment Highlights
- Labor & Delivery with Postpartum floating required.
- Patient ratio: 1:3.
- Epic charting system required.
- 40 hours of orientation listed in unit details; job overview specifies 36 hours.
- Travel candidates only; local candidates are not accepted.
- First-time travelers are not accepted.
- Call required; weekend shifts based on unit needs.
- One RTO request may be considered, but all requested time off must be included at submission.
Your Role
- Provide nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
- Monitor fetal heart rates and recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, and Cesarean sections.
- Administer medications such as Pitocin and magnesium sulfate.
- Provide neonatal care, including newborn assessment and resuscitation.
- Monitor and manage postpartum complications, including hemorrhage and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
- Support breastfeeding, newborn care, and patient education.
- Float to the Postpartum unit as required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery and Postpartum experience.
- Active California RN license; pending licenses are not accepted.
- Required certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, and NRP.
- Epic charting experience.
- Experience with fetal monitoring, labor management, delivery, and postpartum care.
Preferred: AWHONN Advanced certification and Trauma Level II experience.
Important Contract Requirements
- No block scheduling.
- Holiday coverage may be required.
- Scrubs: Royal blue or navy blue for RNs; L&D scrubs are provided per facility details.
- The facility may cancel one shift per two-week pay period.
- The winter bill-rate period runs through February 27, 2027; this is a facility billing detail, not a confirmed candidate pay rate.
Why Consider This Assignment?
A 26-week travel opportunity for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses seeking a longer-term assignment in Santa Rosa, California, with exposure to both delivery and postpartum care.
Employer
Bestica
8 nurses recommend working with Bestica
Pros
Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.
Cons
None
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About Santa Rosa, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Rosa, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and average winter lows are around 38°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Santa Rosa, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Santa Rosa is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited compared to larger cities.
- Santa Rosa is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from surrounding vineyards.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Rosa offers a vibrant culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants and wineries to explore.
- It also has a thriving arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding are popular due to the Mediterranean climate.
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