Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. This 13-week assignment starts 09/14/2026, offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, and pays between $2,761 and $2,853 per week. Shift is 3x12 nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. This travel temporary assignment is staffed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,761–$2,853 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital, Labor & Delivery unit
- Start date: 09/14/2026

Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and their families, including management of perinatal emergencies and circulating for C-sections.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a patient- and family-centered care plan in collaboration with the health care team; adjust as needed.
- Monitor fetal and maternal status, assess amniotic fluid status, vaginal bleeding, and identify and respond to abnormalities.
- Manage labor analgesia and pain control; assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor maternal and fetal status during and after administration.
- Lead/participate in multidisciplinary rounds; delegate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice.
- Demonstrate readiness to manage obstetric emergencies such as crash C-sections, precipitous deliveries, and shoulder dystocia.

Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California) or eligibility to practice there.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required; Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course required; Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or AWHONN certification required.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: Minimum two years of recent Labor & Delivery experience.
- Additional: EPIC electronic medical record experience required.
- Must be able to work the night shift and function effectively in a hospital Labor & Delivery setting.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Travel assignment managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Find more opportunities
If you’re exploring additional travel RN roles, you can apply for other openings at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view more Labor & Delivery and nursing opportunities available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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