Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D) Manager, Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date: June 8, 2026. 13-week contract. Pay range: $2,989 to $3,075 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts with some visibility for evening staff. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This position supports L&D leadership with a focus on day shift while providing some evening coverage and weekend call. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,989–$3,075 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
• Start date: June 8, 2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities

• Lead the Labor and Delivery/unit nursing team, including staffing, scheduling, and resource management for optimal patient flow
• Ensure patient safety and care quality by enforcing BLS, NRP, and EFM protocols; support adherence to unit policies
• Collaborate with obstetric physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to coordinate labor, delivery, and post-partum care
• Provide staff development, coaching, and performance feedback; foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Participate in weekend on-call coverage (every 3rd weekend) and maintain day-to-day operational visibility for evening staff

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in California (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required); Master’s Degree preferred
• L&D background with 10 years of leadership experience (Required)
• 2+ years of acute care hospital nursing experience (Preferred)
• 5+ years of technical experience (Preferred); 1+ year of leadership experience (Preferred)
• BLS, NRP, and EFM required; national specialty certification in area of expertise or nursing administration preferred
• Ability to work in a 40-hour weekly schedule with on-call responsibilities as described

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
• Housing assistance available
• Fast credentialing process
• Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract
• Nationwide assignments available
• Referral bonus opportunities

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