RN - L&D

Details

Client Name
Watsonville Community Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
L&D

Job ID
38612718

Job Title
RN - L&D

Weekly Pay
$3129.48


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
12/14/2026

End Date
03/15/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position Overview

We are seeking skilled professionals for a night shift position in Labor and Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum care. This role requires strong clinical expertise and the ability to provide comprehensive care for both laboring patients and postpartum mothers.

Shift Details

Schedule: Night Shift, 3x12-Hour (19:15 - 06:45)

• Floating required to Postpartum
• Every other weekend required, with additional shifts as needed to support staffing

Patient Population

The unit focuses on the following patient diagnoses:

• Gestational Hypertension/Preeclampsia
• Diabetes
• Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)/Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
• Fetal Intolerance of Labor/Fetal Distress
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH): Prevention & Management

Unit Details

The labor and delivery unit handles various procedures including:

• Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Sections (C/S)
• Trial of Labor after Cesarean (TOLAC)
• Continuous Intravenous (IV) Therapy

The average census in the postpartum unit is 6+ couplets per day, and both L&D and postpartum care skills are required for this position.

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• AWHONN Advanced
• BLS
• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Essential Skills

• Labor and Delivery Experience
• Assistance with sterile speculum exams
• Non-Stress Tests (NST) and Oxytocin Challenge Tests (OCT)
• Use of External and Internal Fetal Monitoring
• Assessment and management of high-risk deliveries
• Postpartum care including fundal assessments and lochia management
• Patient education on breastfeeding and car seat safety

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in L&D and postpartum nursing
• Charge experience preferred
• Experience with electronic charting (MedHost preferred)

Location

This position is located in a community-focused facility in [City, State] .

Additional Information

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront.
• Orientation held once a month; candidates must be fully compliant prior to orientation.

If you are a dedicated nursing professional seeking a dynamic environment where you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Client Details

Address
75 Nielsen Street

City
Watsonville

State
CA

Zip Code
95076