Travel Labor and Delivery RN
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Monica, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at an acute care hospital in California, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and AHA-certified ACLS/BLS.
Details
- Acute care hospital Labor & Delivery unit with 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms
- Patient population includes high-risk pregnancies, vaginal deliveries, and C-sections
- Fetal heart monitoring and high-risk pregnancy monitoring performed regularly
- Floating to postpartum (PP) for couplet care (maternal and newborn) required when staffing needs arise
- Ability to perform the newborn role in delivery is a plus
- Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Charting via Epic (experience required)
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
- Required certifications (AHA): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and either AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring or NCC EFM; FHM also accepted
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; minimal RTO is strongly preferred
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates; candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a local rate
- Former permanent employees of the facility must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- All travelers may be expected to float between facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
- Block schedule requests are subject to manager discretion
- RN scrub color is Navy Blue; L&D scrubs are provided by the facility
- Parking is available at an additional cost (hang-tag or key-card options)
American Traveler Job ID #P-724639. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.