Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D) travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting in Templeton, California. Start date: 11/02/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,312 to $2,408 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour blocks (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). This travel position requires current licensure as an RN in the state of practice and specialized obstetric experience.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,312–$2,408 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, 12-hour blocks (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital; travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate professional nursing care for obstetric patients; coordinate and delegate patient care in collaboration with the health care team.
- Monitor labor progress and fetal status, interpret electronic fetal monitoring, respond to changes, and escalate concerns per unit protocol.
- Administer medications, assist with procedures (including induction/augmentation, anesthesia support as permitted), and support postpartum care as appropriate.
- Document thoroughly in the electronic health record (EPIC), ensuring accurate, timely information for each patient and their care team.
- Educate patients and families on labor plans, pain management, breastfeeding, newborn care, and discharge expectations; provide emotional support as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff; participate in unit safety, quality improvement, and professional practice activities.
- Adhere to professional standards and regulatory requirements; maintain clinical competencies and participate in orientation and ongoing fetal monitoring education.

Requirements
- California RN license: Current and active
- Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent acute care RN experience; 2 years of nursing experience preferred
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire or transfer
- Fetal monitoring: AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring course required on hire and every two years for experienced nurses; AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring course required during first 6–8 months of L&D orientation for new to L&D nurses, with ongoing renewal every two years
- Additional: EPIC electronic health record experience; ability to work night shift; no on-call requirement

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruiter support and 24/7 travel assistance
- Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing support
- Ongoing clinical and professional development opportunities related to L&D practice
- Comprehensive support throughout the assignment from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.

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