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Postpartum RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Glendale, California Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (0645-1915 or 1845-0715) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

Active BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
Active California RN license
2 years of prior experience in postpartum

Preferred Qualifications

Prior travel experience

Unit Details

Unit: Post-Partum
Postpartum beds: 18
L&D beds: 10, including 2 ORs in L&D
Triage beds: 2
Births: About 130 per month, with approximately 40-60 C-sections per month
Common diagnoses and patient types: Deliveries as early as 23 weeks, some high-risk patients (antepartum, hypertension). Patients with a known cardiac abnormality in the baby are transferred out before delivery. Perinatology support is available.

Staffing and Support

Ratio: 4:1 couplets
Charge nurse: Yes, shared between L&D and Postpartum
Nurse aides/OB tech: None
Telemetry: None; patients are transferred out, with a 30-minute response time
Ventilators: None
OB/neonatologist in house: None, currently being worked on
IV team: None
Respiratory therapy: 24/7
Pharmacy: 24/7
Scrubs: Provided

Schedule and Expectations

Weekend requirement: 4 shifts in a 4-week period
Call requirement: None
Holidays: 1 major and 1 minor holiday for RNs. Major holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day
Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts
Floating: Not typically done. Floating from L&D to Postpartum requires a NICU background for feeder/grower patients. The units typically don't work interchangeably.
Shift priority: First to float

Facility

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center

3.8rating(17 reviews)

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3.0rating

Pros

Small hospital. Good area.

Cons

Poor management and logistics.

Review of Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center on Oct 6, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
315 beds

ADDRESS1420 South Central AvenueGlendale, CA 91204

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About Glendale, CA

As a Travel Post Partum Nurse in Glendale, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Glendale, CA is higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing and transportation.
However, wages in healthcare generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 88°F, while average lows in winter are around 46°F.

Furnished Housing

There are options for short term rentals in Glendale, CA, and they are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Glendale is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses and the Metrolink commuter rail system connecting to downtown Los Angeles and other neighboring cities.

Demographics

Glendale, CA is a diverse city with a significant Armenian population.
The age range is diverse, with a mix of young professionals and families.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
Glendale has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, especially Armenian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with venues like the Alex Theatre hosting various performances.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy hiking in the nearby Verdugo Mountains, and outdoor activities in Griffith Park and the Los Angeles area.

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