Labor and Delivery RN

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Labor & Delivery travel assignment in Redding, CA, requiring active CA licensure, Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification, and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a Family Birth Center (L&D unit) at a Level II trauma facility with a Level III NICU on-site
• Unit consists of 19 postpartum beds, 12 L&D beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU
• Handles both low- and high-risk deliveries; patients with known congenital defects requiring immediate surgery are transferred out
• Patient ratios follow California state standards (1:4 to 1:1 depending on acuity)
• Charting via Cerner EMR and Fetal Link for fetal heart rate surveillance (Phillips FHM system)
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required; weekend shifts fall on Fri/Sat nights
• Float requirement: travelers float first, with possible float to Peds (postpartum couplets) or NICU (feeders and growers only, if experience is present)
• No ventilator management required
• A laborist (OB physician) is in-house 24/7; RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• No IV team or telemetry monitoring on this unit
• OB techs handle scrubbing and desk coverage; no nurse aides

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of L&D RN experience required
• Required certifications (all must be active; no pending certifications accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (Adv-AWHONN)
• COVID vaccination required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to an offer being confirmed; contact your recruiter to have the exam sent
• On the first day of orientation, nurses will take a pass/fail onsite proctored test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Unit-specific orientation is 2–3 shifts depending on circulating experience; circulating is not required
• Scrubs are provided by the hospital
• Holiday coverage is integrated into the permanent staff rotation
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Peak census periods are in July and October

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.