Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 08/03/2026 for a 13-week, travel temporary assignment. Weekly pay: $2,265–$2,414 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Work in a 162-bed short-term acute care facility with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county-designated trauma center.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,265–$2,414 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with Level III NICU and trauma designation
- Extension opportunities available
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including emergency situations.
- Circulate for C-sections and assist with epidural catheter placement; monitor fetal and maternal status during and after administration.
- Assess maternal and fetal well-being, amniotic fluid status, vaginal bleeding, and identify and respond to perinatal emergencies (e.g., crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia).
- Develop and execute multidisciplinary care plans, coordinating with the health care team to meet patient and family needs.
- Manage labor pain control and educate patients and families about perinatal and post-partum care.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice; document care accurately.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Two years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course (IFMC)
- Department-specific certifications: Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or AWHONN, and AHA/ARC-BLS and AHA/ARC-ACLS as applicable
- Ability to work in a perinatal/L&D setting and respond to obstetric emergencies in a timely manner
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment support with a dedicated recruiter and 24/7 assistance
- Assignment coordination and ongoing professional support throughout the contract
- Nationwide travel opportunities through the agency
- Extension opportunities for eligible assignments
- Fast credentialing processes where applicable
- Support for compliant documentation and licensing
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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.
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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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