Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 09/14/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,780 per week to $2,934 per week. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12). Setting: travel assignment in a hospital-level care environment. This role focuses on planning and providing comprehensive nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and their families, including handling emergency situations and circulating for C-sections.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,780 – $2,934 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Work setting: Travel assignment in a hospital environment
- Start date: 09/14/2026

Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care for patients and families across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergencies and intraoperative circulating for C-sections.
- Assess patient status, implement care plans, administer medications as ordered, and document clinical data accurately.
- Monitor maternal and fetal conditions, respond to changes, and coordinate with the obstetric team during emergencies.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice, collaborating closely with CNAs and other team members.
- Educate patients and families, support emotional well-being, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up education.
- Maintain safety, infection control, and compliance with policies and procedures; ensure accurate charting and handoffs.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California (in good standing)
- Ability and readiness to work 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule
- Demonstrated ability to provide care across the labor and delivery spectrum (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to collaborate with CNAs and other staff
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; willingness to complete required credentialing and onboarding processes for a travel assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Travel logistics and housing support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract

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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.

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

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