Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Salinas, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Salinas, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (Acute)

Location

Salinas, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Acute Care | 12-Hour Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Labor & Delivery unit including LDR, Triage, OR, and PACU settings
• Monitor and manage high-risk obstetric patients, including those on Magnesium or insulin drips, adhering to established staffing ratios
• Follow patients through the complete care continuum for scheduled C-Sections from pre-op through sign-off
• Perform fetal surveillance monitoring using electronic fetal monitoring systems in accordance with AWHONN standards
• Accurately document patient care using facility electronic health record and charting systems
• Administer medications safely and participate in unit self-scheduling within established guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Labor & Delivery setting
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued through the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification or equivalent
• Ability to work 3–4 twelve-hour weekend shifts per 28-day schedule

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for high-risk obstetric populations, including patients with diabetes or requiring Magnesium drip management
• Familiarity with Meditech (PCS/ORM), OBIX fetal surveillance systems, Pyxis medication administration, or Solaris IV pumps
• Experience with external versions or cerclage procedures in a Labor & Delivery environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a recognized Level II Trauma and Teaching Hospital serving as the sole trauma center for the region, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• Scrubs provided for travelers, structured unit orientation with a dedicated Clinical Preceptor, and 3–4 orientation shifts on the unit before independent patient assignment