Travel Nursery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Nursery position requiring NICU and Mother/Baby couplet care experience along with CA RN licensure.

• Nursery unit within a community hospital setting
• Provides newborn and mother/baby couplet care
• Patient ratio of 1:3 in both Mother/Baby and Nursery
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:00 PM)
• Weekend rotation required, every other weekend (approximately 7 weekend shifts over a 13-week assignment)
• Occasional on-call requirement
• Floating required to Mother/Baby and Postpartum units
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with NICU, Special Care Nursery/Level II, and Postpartum settings preferred

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• STABLE certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Prior Level II or III NICU experience preferred
• Experience attending deliveries and performing neonatal resuscitation required
• Mother/Baby couplet care experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, medication administration, and newborn/postpartum care procedures
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required
• Current certifications with valid expiration dates required

• Provide age-appropriate, developmentally focused patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations
• Perform newborn care duties including cord care, car seat education, circumcision site care, and discharge teaching
• Provide postpartum care including fundus/lochia checks, couplet care, and care for cesarean, vaginal delivery, and hemorrhage patients
• Administer medications such as antihypertensives, antiseizure drugs, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate, and Pitocin
• Support pain management including epidural and PCA care
• Holiday coverage required for one of the following:
  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only one holiday request approved
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travel rate eligibility
• Returning staff/travelers must have a one-year separation period before reapplying
• First-time travelers may be considered, with a minimum of 4 orientation shifts preferred for those new to Epic

American Traveler Job  #P-766362. 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
- Mother Baby
- Newborn Nursery

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.