Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D) in San Luis Obispo, California. This travel assignment starts on 08/17/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Guaranteed 36 hours per week on a night shift (3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Weekly pay ranges from $2,243 to $2,411. Work in a short-term acute care setting with an active L&D unit, providing care across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,243–$2,411 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with Labor & Delivery responsibilities
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care for obstetric patients across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency situations.
- Monitor fetal and maternal status; assess labor progression and fetal well-being; respond to perinatal emergencies (e.g., crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia).
- Circulate for C-sections, assist with epidural catheter placement, and monitor patients during and after analgesia; manage pain control and offer alternative methods when appropriate.
- Educate patients and families about perinatal processes, postpartum care, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice.

Requirements
- Must hold an active RN license in the state of practice
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent Labor & Delivery experience
- Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or AWHONN certification preferred
- Additional requirements: Demonstrates competent perinatal assessment and crisis management; ability to function effectively on a night shift and in a fast-paced L&D environment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Guaranteed hours as part of the contract
- Opportunities for contract extension may be available

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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