American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- 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: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week nights assignment requiring CA RN licensure, advanced fetal monitoring certification, and c-section circulating experience.
Details
- Acute care Level III trauma hospital setting on a combined L&D/Postpartum unit
- 14 L&D beds, 6 triage beds, 2 OR suites, and 28 postpartum beds
- Unit averages 250 births per month
- Patient population includes any gestational age, antepartum, high-risk deliveries, substance abuse, pre-eclampsia, and insulin-dependent diabetics
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1 for laboring patients (AWHONN guidelines) and 1:4 for couplet care
- Uses Cerner EMR and Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
- Philips telemetry equipment used; no ventilator management required
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirement, though standby may be needed
- Holiday coverage worked in with permanent staff rotation
- Float requirement to postpartum unit; postpartum staff do not float to L&D
- 3-shift floor-specific orientation provided
- Charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
- OB tech support available on both day and night shifts
- RT and pharmacy support available 24/7
- No dedicated IV team; OB/neonatologist not in-house but available if needed
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
- C-section circulating experience required; scrubbing experience preferred
- Postpartum staff must hold BLS and NRP certifications
- Driver's license copy 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, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across labor, delivery, and postpartum units
- Circulate for c-section procedures as needed
- Navy scrubs provided for postpartum staff; seal blue scrubs provided for OB tech and L&D nurses
- First-time travelers may be considered for this role
American Traveler Job ID #P-751875. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.