Travel L&D RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Carmichael, California.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/10/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/LDRP position requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and NRP certification in a Level 2 trauma acute care setting.

• Family Birthing Center (LDRP) unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
• 12-hour day shifts starting at 0645 with bedside report
• Every other weekend required
• Rotates holiday coverage with core staff, working 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First to float among staff, including to other Sacramento-area facilities and mid-shift facility floats
• On-call response time of 30 minutes if placed on call
• Patient ratios: 1:2 L&D, 1:1 during delivery, 1:4 Mother/Baby couplets
• Cares for term, preterm, high-risk, and antepartum patient populations
• 2 RNs assigned to OR for C-sections (one for mother, one for baby), both circulating, with 1 OR suite and 1 recovery room
• Charge Nurse available on-unit, generally not taking patients but providing break relief
• Nurse aide support available based on census and staffing needs
• Telemetry monitoring used; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Hospitalist/Intensivist, RT, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 2-4 days of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Self-scheduling available with schedules posted 4 weeks out; block scheduling generally not available

• Active CA RN license (or Compact/NLC) required, active at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
• Must be proficient in all aspects of delivery, including L&D and Mother/Baby couplet care
• Must be able to independently manage a delivery ("catch the baby")
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (copy required at submission)
• STABLE certification preferred
• NRP delivery experience strongly preferred, particularly for night shift
• Driver's license copy required for consideration, with name matching government-issued
• Two supervisor references required: one from within the last 12 months worked and one from within the last 3 years worked

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across all aspects of labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care
• Excellent breast feeding support services available on the unit
• Scrubs provided
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Holiday time off may be requested but is not guaranteed

American Traveler Job  #P-768884. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - LDRP

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.