Travel Nurse RN - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum - $3,000 to $3,200 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $3,000 to $3,200 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery/Postpartum

Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA

Start Date:  05-04-2026

End Date:  08-03-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating nights, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (12-hour night shifts), every other weekend required; EOW first to float between Labor & Delivery and Postpartum

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert labor and delivery care including fetal monitoring and high-risk delivery support
• Circulate for C-sections and collaborate with surgical teams during operative births
• Deliver comprehensive postpartum care for mother and newborn, including teaching and discharge planning
• Perform advanced fetal heart monitoring and assess maternal-fetal status using Fetal Link
• Document care accurately and timely in Cerner to support continuity and safety
• Follow and advocate for patients’ birth plans while balancing safety and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with OB techs, RT, pharmacy teams, and on-call neonatology for excellent multidisciplinary care
• Participate in unit staffing practices that follow AWHONN guidelines and support patient ratios

Education

• BSN not required (facility indicates BSN not required); active RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Experience with Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
• Comfort using Phillips telemetry
• Strong fetal monitoring / interpretation skills and advanced fetal monitoring knowledge
• Ability to manage high-risk obstetric cases and adhere to AWHONN guidelines
• Skilled in birth plan discussion and patient-centered care
• Teamwork and communication with OB/Neonatology, OB techs, RT, and pharmacy
• Ability to function as part of a structured unit with charge nurse support

Requirements

• Active RN license (eligible to submit)
• Minimum 2 years experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Advanced fetal monitoring competency (AWHONN-related certifications/skills)
• C-section circulation experience required
• COVID vaccination required per facility policy
• Travel nurse experience preferred
• Comfort floating between L&D and Postpartum and working with high-risk obstetrics

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your expertise in L&D is valued
• Comprehensive onboarding with a focused 3-shift floor orientation to get you comfortable quickly
• Professional development and certification encouragement for ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring and AWHONN
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance with predictable 12-hour blocks
• Licensure assistance and help with credential submission when needed
• Access to experienced multidisciplinary teams including RT 24/7 and OB/Neonatology on-call
• Hospital-provided scrubs so you can pack light
• A workplace that follows AWHONN guidelines and prioritizes safe staffing