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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is seeking a Nursery RN with Level II/III NICU and Mother/Baby couplet care experience for a night shift position requiring CA RN licensure and NRP certification.

• Nursery unit within a community hospital setting
• Provides newborn and couplet care, including Level I Nursery, Special Care Nursery/Level II, and Postpartum settings
• Patient ratio of 1:3 in both Nursery and Mother/Baby
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Every other weekend required, totaling approximately 7 weekend shifts over a 13-week assignment
• Occasional on-call required
• Floating to Mother/Baby/Postpartum unit required
• Uses Epic charting system

• 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
• Level II/III NICU experience required
• Experience attending deliveries and performing neonatal resuscitation required
• Mother/Baby couplet care experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and medication administration including antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, and Magnesium Sulfate therapy
• Experience with insulin drips preferred
• Skilled in newborn care including cord care, car seat education, discharge teaching, phototherapy, and circumcision site assessment
• Experience with postpartum care including fundus/lochia/perineum care, cesarean section recovery, and postpartum hemorrhage management
• Experience with pain management including epidural management and IV PCA use

• Provides age-appropriate patient care considering developmental, psychosocial, and safety needs across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Cares for newborns with conditions such as large for gestational age, low birth weight, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Follows baby-friendly protocols and infant identification procedures
• Performs phlebotomy and vaccine administration as needed
• Travelers with Epic experience may test out of certain training to reduce orientation time
• A minimum of 4 orientation shifts is preferred
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility
• Returning staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travler
• Maximum RTO is 7 days per contract
• Only one holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-766363. 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.