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Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse - $3,339 per week

American Traveler, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse - $3,339 per week at American Traveler summary: This position is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery at a Level II trauma center, providing care for antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum mother/baby patients. The role involves 12‑hour night shifts, advanced fetal monitoring, circulating in C‑sections, and working with a multidisciplinary team in an acute care hospital setting. Candidates must have relevant certifications, RN licensure in California, at least two years of recent experience, and the ability to float between units and regional hospitals.

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Labor and Delivery

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

01/21/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery role at a Level II trauma center with night shifts and advanced fetal monitoring required.

Responsibilities

Position is in the Family Birthing Center covering Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby (Antepartum and Postpartum)

Acute care hospital setting with Level II trauma designation

12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM with every other weekend required

Patient ratios are 1:2 for L&D, 1:1 for delivery, and 1:4 for Mother/Baby couplets

Involvement in all delivery aspects including circulating for C-sections (one RN for mother, one for baby)

Will float to other Sacramento area facilities as needed

Cerner EMR is used

Tele monitoring required; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips

Support staff includes a charge nurse (break relief), nurse aides as needed, 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy

Scrubs are provided

Role involves providing care to term, preterm, and some high-risk obstetric patients

Cares for antepartum, labor, delivery, and mother/baby populations with involvement in newborn care after delivery

Must be able to float between units and to other regional hospitals if necessary

Bedside report and participation in baby-friendly, breastfeeding-supportive practices are expected

Holiday coverage is required and scheduled with core staff

Orientation consists of 1-2 days on the unit with a preceptor

Self-scheduling platform is used, and travelers may access schedules remotely

Block scheduling is not generally available

If placed on call, must be able to respond within 30 minutes

Requirements

Active CA RN license required at time of consideration

Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience

Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring; STABLE certification preferred

Experience in catching babies at delivery is highly preferred

Must have prior experience circulating in the OR for C-sections

Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam and sterile technique test

Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred

Recent supervisor and peer/professional references required (one from the past 12 months, one from the past 3 years)

Candidates may not have worked at any CommonSpirit, Dignity, or CHI facility in the past year as a direct employee

First-time travelers will not be considered

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Keywords: travel nurse, labor and delivery RN, registered nurse, obstetric nursing, acute care nursing, fetal monitoring, C-section circulation, mother and baby care, night shifts nursing, California RN jobs

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