American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Fountain Valley, 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: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring a CA RN license, EPIC charting experience, and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a community-level hospital
- Facility handles 100-200 births per month, primarily low-risk with some high-risk antepartum cases
- Patient population includes obstetric triage, antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum care
- Uses EFM (External Fetal Heart Monitoring), IUPC placement, and internal/external fetal monitoring
- Performs circulating and scrub duties for C-sections and assists with vaginal deliveries, forceps/vacuum extractions
- Manages high-risk conditions including pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, and preterm labor
- Provides neonatal care including resuscitation, APGAR scoring, and newborn assessments
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- No on-call requirements
- No blocked or self-scheduling available
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP
- AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
- At least 1 year full-time equivalent experience in specialty area within the past 2 years
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- EPIC charting experience required and must be reflected in work history
- Two supervisor references required at time of application
- Must pass EKG exam (up to 3 attempts)
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include obstetric triage, antepartum and high-risk antepartum care, labor management, and postpartum care
- Provides medication administration including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, prostaglandins, and antihypertensives
- Assists with high-risk deliveries, hemorrhage/shock situations, and VBAC management
- Delivers newborn care including thermoregulation, phototherapy, and discharge teaching to parents
- Supports breastfeeding and lactation, including use of breast pumps and baby-friendly protocols
- First-time travelers may be considered pending review of position details
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days of RTO preferred per 13-week contract
- All RTO requests must be submitted with the application and cannot be changed once submitted for manager review
- Candidates previously employed at the facility must be gone a minimum of 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Manager interview may or may not be required as part of the hiring process
American Traveler Job ID #P-741476. 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.