Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D) in a hospital setting. Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Start date: 10/12/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,726 to $2,939 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12 nights). This assignment is travel-based.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,726–$2,939 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: Hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care for obstetric patients across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including management of emergencies and circulating for C-sections.
- Assess and monitor maternal and fetal status; administer medications per protocol; ensure safety, infection control, and patient comfort.
- Supervise and delegate care tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice; collaborate with the CNA team as appropriate.
- Document care and patient status in the medical record; prepare for handoffs and discharge planning.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies, assist with rapid responses and codes as needed; provide resuscitation support when required.
- Educate patients and their families about care plans, postpartum self-care, newborn care, and discharge instructions.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse (RN) license in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Labor and Delivery nursing experience preferred (1 year)
- Ability to work nights and 12-hour shifts; availability for a travel assignment
- Ability to meet credentialing and health requirements typical for travel assignments

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel opportunities
- Extension opportunities

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.