Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,035 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring active CA licensure, Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification, and a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital Labor & Delivery unit (LDRP)
• Patient population includes antepartum/intrapartum/postpartum patients at 32 weeks gestation and above; Level 2 NICU on site staffed by Stanford nurses who attend each deliveries
• Occasional GYN clean patient overflow may occur
• Patient ratios follow ACOG and California standards: 1:3 or 1:4 couplets
• Charting system: Cerner PowerChart Maternity and Cerner Fetal Links for fetal heart monitoring (FHM)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights, Sat/Sun days)
• Floating to postpartum (PP) unit in rotation with permanent staff
• Call is not required but is optional — during low census, nurses may be placed on call in 4-hour increments; if on call, must be within 20 minutes of the facility (a sleep room on site is available)

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Required certifications (active, not pending): BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts: 2 on L&D and 1 on Mother-Baby (MB)
• Charge nurses are available and will triage patients; OB techs function as aides when no active cases
• Anesthesia is available 24/7 (typically in-house; may be up to 20 minutes away); approximately 90% of patients elect for epidurals
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7; pharmacy hours are 7am–10:30pm with satellite service after hours
• Unit uses Hugs and Kisses infant security system; lactation nurses are on staff during the day and document care plans on patient whiteboards
• Patient population skews higher socioeconomic status with a median maternal age of 37; higher Mandarin-speaking volume — translation services are available via Vocera phones
• All staff assist with triage and NST
• Hospital provides ceil blue scrubs
• Holiday rotation required — one of every three major holidays
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-736472. 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.