Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D) needed for a travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 09/14/2026 for a 13-week engagement. Earn between $2,662 and $2,900 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Night shift available: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Work setting is a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This is a travel - temporary assignment requiring active licensure in the state of practice and BLIS/ACLS/NRP-type certifications as outlined below.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,662 – $2,900 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care to L&D patients across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods; manage emergencies and circulating for surgical deliveries.
- Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff within scope of practice; collaborate with the care team to implement patient-centered plans.
- Assess fetal and maternal status, monitor amniotic fluid and vaginal bleeding, and respond to perinatal changes with appropriate interventions.
- Manage labor pain control and support alternative methods when suitable; assist with epidural placement and monitor maternal and fetal status after administration.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies (e.g., crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia) with clinical judgment and teamwork.
- Educate patients and families at all stages of perinatal care, ensuring understanding of care plans and discharge instructions.

Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Two years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course required
- Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification or AWHONN certification required
- PALS certification required
- EPIC electronic medical record experience required
- Ability to work the listed night-shift schedule in a high-acuity perinatal setting

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 13-week travel assignment
- Night shift schedule
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination
- Ongoing assignment support and point of contact during the engagement

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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