Travel L&D / Postpartum RN - $3,157 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Red Bluff, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. This position involves working in a combined unit of Labor & Delivery, Well-Baby Nursery, and Postpartum care, providing high-quality healthcare to mothers and newborns.

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Type: Nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Work as per permanent staff rotation

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Labor & Delivery, Well-Baby Nursery, Postpartum combined
• Number of Beds: 10 beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratios:
  • L&D: 1 to 1-2 (following AWHONN guidelines)
  • Postpartum: 1 to 4 couplet care
• Common Diagnoses: High-risk deliveries, drug withdrawal cases, twin deliveries, and occasional post-op gynecologic surgeries.

Responsibilities

As a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and conducting deliveries independently.
• Providing comprehensive postpartum care for mother and newborn.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Maintaining accurate medical records using the Cerner EMR system.
• Floating to med-surg or CCU if desired, but primarily working in L&D and postpartum.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must possess the following:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Labor and Delivery.
• Current certifications in:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Teamwork-oriented attitude with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility in scheduling, including the potential for call shifts. Nurses will participate in a floor-specific orientation of 2-3 days. The unit is staffed with 4 OB/GYNs and 2 midwives, with hospitalists available 24/7, ensuring 24-hour care coverage.

If you are a dedicated and skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse looking to make a significant impact on maternal and neonatal health, we encourage you to apply.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D),19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.