Travel Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse - $2,989 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum for a travel nursing job in Oxnard, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• 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 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position at an acute care hospital in California, requiring a minimum of 2-3 years of L&D experience and active CA RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital L&D/Postpartum unit with 7 L&D beds, 4 triage beds, 2 overflow beds, 27 postpartum beds, and a 5-bed nursery
• Averages approximately 3 births per day (roughly 1,545 per year)
• Patient population includes high-risk deliveries of any gestational age, EMT drop-offs, substance abuse/withdrawal cases, patients with no prenatal care, and a large Spanish-speaking population; critically ill patients are transferred to higher-level facilities
• Staffing ratios follow AWOHNN guidelines
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• On-call is optional but preferred; candidates should be prepared to discuss availability during the interview
• L&D nurses are required to float to Postpartum and to the NICU for grower/feeder patients; Postpartum nurses float to L&D as tasks and scope allow
• Charting via Cerner EMR; fetal monitoring via FetalLink (integrated with Cerner)
• Fetal monitoring uses Phillips telemetry; respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• OB and neonatology support available 24/7 with a 30-minute on-call response time
• OB techs assist with C-section scrubbing, deliveries, supply stocking, and patient intake
• Unit has 2 C-section suites with recovery; nurses are not required to scrub but must be able to circulate
• 3-shift floor-specific orientation provided
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active; pending not accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of L&D experience required; postpartum experience required for L&D nurses
• Ability to circulate for C-sections required (scrubbing not required)
• At least one prior travel nursing contract preferred
• COVID vaccination required
• Driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Scrub color: navy
• Holiday coverage is shared with permanent staff; travelers are typically expected to cover one major and one minor holiday
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are not preferred; at least one prior travel contract is strongly encouraged

American Traveler Job ID #P-729457. 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.