Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,705 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor and Delivery RN for a night shift acute care hospital position requiring 2 years of experience and AWHONN Advanced or NCC EFM certification.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a beachside acute care hospital with 266 staffed beds
• Unit includes 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms
• Facility averages 200-300 births per month
• Care for high-risk antepartum and labor and delivery patients
• Perform fetal heart monitoring, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, C-sections, and vaginal deliveries
• May assist with vaginal deliveries and circulate or scrub for C-sections
• Postpartum couplet care (newborn and maternal) may be needed if Perinatal RN staffing is short
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:00
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to postpartum required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, FHM, and AWHONN Advanced (NCC EFM accepted in lieu of AWHONN)
• AHA certification required for ACLS and BLS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in labor and delivery management, sterile vaginal exams, and antepartum care and procedures
• Experience assisting with vaginal delivery and circulating/scrubbing for C-sections preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles to be considered local
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Facility may cancel one shift per two-week pay period
• RTO must be submitted at the time of application, and minimal RTO requests are preferred to avoid delays
• Two supervisory references required, covering at least 1 year of relevant experience within the last 3 years
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel RN and must not apply within 50 miles of their prior facility
• Travelers may be required to float between facilities within the state as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs, with L&D-specific scrubs provided
• Candidates may only apply to one Providence facility at a time

American Traveler Job ID #P-737940. 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.