First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery / LDRP
Department: Family Birth Center (FBC) – OB / Labor & Delivery / Postpartum
Specialty: Labor & Delivery / LDRP
Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-risk Family Birth Center providing comprehensive care across Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics, and Postpartum (LDRP).
This position requires an experienced RN who is comfortable managing the complete continuum of obstetric care, including high-risk pregnancies, labor, delivery, postpartum/couplet care, and cesarean sections. The selected RN must be confident circulating C-sections and providing care from admission through delivery and postpartum recovery.
Unit & Facility Details
- L&D Beds: 10
- Postpartum Beds: 12
- C-Section OR Suites: 2
- Triage Beds: 3
- OB-ED/Antepartum Testing: 3 beds, also utilized for OB-ED overflow
- Birth Volume: Approximately 140–165 births per month
- Patient Population: High-risk obstetric patients
- Monitoring System: GE Corometrics / Fetalink surveillance
- Scrubs: Provided by facility
Patient Ratios
- Labor & Delivery: 1:1–1:2
- Couplet Care: 1:3–1:4
- Antepartum: 1:1–1:3
- Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout the LDRP continuum
- Manage patients with high-risk obstetric conditions
- Perform maternal and fetal assessments throughout labor and delivery
- Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate patterns
- Provide postpartum and couplet care
- Circulate Cesarean sections independently — required
- Float to Mother-Baby (MB) as needed
- Administer and titrate Pitocin
- Assist with emergency deliveries and obstetric interventions
- Collaborate with OB providers, anesthesia, neonatology, NICU, and other members of the healthcare team
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Follow AWHONN standards and facility-specific protocols
Common Patient Conditions
The unit commonly manages:
- Preterm labor
- Vaginal bleeding
- Labor inductions
- Cesarean sections
- Hypertension and pregnancy-related complications
- High-risk pregnancies
- Antepartum and postpartum patients
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Previous Labor & Delivery experience – Required
- Experience with LDRP/Family Birth Center care – Required
- C-Section circulating experience – Required
- Must be comfortable providing couplet care
- Must be willing and able to float to Mother-Baby
- BLS – Required
- ACLS – Required
- NRP – Required
- AWHONN Advanced – Required
- STABLE – Preferred
Clinical Support
- Charge RN/House Supervisor: Generally does not carry a patient assignment but provides break relief
- OB Surgical Technicians: Available on the unit
- OB Hospitalist: In-house 24/7
- Neonatology: On call 24/7 and rounds daily
- Anesthesia: In-house 24/7
- Respiratory Equipment: No ventilators on the unit
- RNs are required to read and interpret maternal EKG strips in PACU
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts
- Shift begins at 6:45
- Bedside report
- Every other weekend (EOW)
- Holiday rotation with permanent staff
- Overtime and additional shifts may be available
- If placed on call, 30-minute response time is required
Floating Requirements
- No routine in-house floating
- Travelers may be required to float to other Sacramento-area facilities
- Mid-shift floating to another facility is rare but may occur based on operational needs
Baby Catcher / NRP Role
The Baby Catcher role, also known as the NRP role, may be assigned for the entire shift. This assignment may be covered by either NICU or L&D staff depending on staffing availability.
Submission Requirements
- 2 supervisory references required at submission
- 1 reference within the last 12 months
- 1 reference within the last 3 years
- Charge RN references are accepted
- Copy of driver's license required at submission to validate legal name
- Candidates must not have been directly employed FT, PT, or PRN by a facility affiliated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the previous 12 months
- Candidates who worked PRN through an outside staffing firm may be considered
Holiday Requirements
Travelers are expected to work 2 of the 3 major holidays:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's
Holiday time-off requests may be considered based on operational needs but are not guaranteed. Final scheduling decisions are made by the facility manager.
Prescreen / Offer Process
- Candidates may be prescreened and eligible for an auto-offer
- Manager has 24 hours to rescind an offer following the initial offer process
- Final scheduling and assignment details are subject to facility approval
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus