Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery (L&D) - Torrance, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Location: Torrance, CA

Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Job Type: Contract / Travel Assignment

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Assignment Duration: 8 Weeks (with potential for extension)

Pay Rate: Up to $90.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Labor & Delivery (L&D) RN to join our healthcare team in Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in intrapartum care, high-risk labor management, and fetal monitoring, along with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care during delivery and immediate postpartum stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage intrapartum, delivery, and immediate recovery care for maternity patients.
• Continuous monitoring of fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and labor progression.
• Assist physicians during normal, high-risk, and emergent vaginal deliveries and C-sections.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and epidural monitoring according to protocols.
• Perform newborn initial assessment and stabilization directly following delivery.
• Educate expectant parents on labor progression, pain management, post-delivery recovery, and infant care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• License: Active California RN License (in good standing).
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of recent L&D acute care experience in a high-volume facility.
• Certifications Required:
  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring
  • MAB / CPI Certification
  • LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (if applicable/required by facility)

NuWest Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options (including FSA options).
• Telehealth Services: 24/7 virtual care access for employees.
• Dedicated Support: Ongoing recruiter and administrative support throughout assignments.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly direct deposit.

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