Travel Labor and Delivery 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:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery (LDRP) position requiring NRP certification and prior L&D delivery experience, with no first-time travelers considered.

• Acute care Level 2 trauma hospital setting in the Family Birthing Center (LDRP) unit
• Patient population includes term, preterm, and mostly high-risk patients, plus an antepartum population
• Ratios: 1:2 L&D, 1:1 during delivery, and 1:4 for Mother/Baby couplets
• 2 RNs staffed for C-sections, one for mom and one for baby, both circulating in 1 OR suite and 1 recovery room
• Charge nurse generally does not take patients but provides break relief
• Nurse aides available as census and staffing dictate
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 with bedside report
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage rotates in with core staff
• Self-scheduling available but finalized by the manager, with schedules posted 4 weeks out
• Floating required to all other Sacramento facilities, including possible mid-shift float
• If placed on-call, a 30-minute response time is required
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Telemetry monitoring required; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Hospitalist/Intensivist, RT, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• 2-4 days of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor

• Active CA RN license required
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required, with copy required at time of consideration
• STABLE certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to perform all aspects of L&D, including mother/baby postpartum care
• Must be able to independently manage deliveries, including catching the baby
• NRP role experience strongly preferred, especially for night shift
• Driver's license copy required, with name matching government-issued
• 2 supervisor references required: one from within the last 12 months worked and one from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across all phases of labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
• Unit offers excellent breastfeeding support resources
• Scrubs are provided
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-774053. 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.