Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift assignment requiring prior travel experience and CA licensure.

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a hospital with 100-200 births per month
• Care for neonates, adolescents, and adult patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30, Sunday through Saturday
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Perform labor and delivery management including assisting with high risk and vaginal deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections, and forceps/vacuum extraction
• Manage antepartum and postpartum care including high risk antepartum and VBAC management
• Administer medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
• Provide neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring and neonatal resuscitation
• Use external and internal fetal monitoring, including IUPC placement and spiral electrode placement
• Care for patients with high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, and multiple gestation

• Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced certifications required in-hand
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• At least 1 year of full-time equivalent specialty experience within the past 2 years
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required and must be documented in work history
• Two supervisor references required at time of application
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and maintaining central lines
• Experienced in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response

• Responsibilities include fetal monitoring, antepartum and postpartum care, newborn assessments, and discharge teaching
• Provide lactation support and breastfeeding education to postpartum patients
• Support pain management including epidural anesthesia and PCA use
• Assist with high-risk conditions such as uterine rupture, seizure disorders, and substance abuse cases
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous employees must have been separated for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• RTO requests must be confirmed with a screenshot at time of application
• No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days preferred per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-775906. 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

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.