Travel Labor & Delivery​/Postpartum RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/07/2026
• 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:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring 2+ years of L&D experience and CA licensure.

• Acute care Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit with 10 L&D beds, 2 ORs, 2 triage beds, and 18 postpartum beds
• Approximately 130 births per month
• Patient ratios: 1:1 close to delivery, 1:2 otherwise on L&D, and 1:4 couplets on postpartum
• Uses Obix fetal monitoring system and Cerner EMR
• Shared charge nurse coverage between L&D and PP
• Scrub techs available on L&D; no aides or techs on PP
• 12-hour day shifts (7a, 11a, and 7p)
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week period
• No on-call requirements
• First to float among staff, with floating primarily from L&D to postpartum (not interchangeable)
• PP floating limited to those with NICU feeder/grower background
• 3 shifts of floor-specific orientation provided

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of prior Labor & Delivery experience required
• Travel experience preferred
• C-section experience required, including scrub, recovery, and circulate roles
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Care for patients delivering from 23 weeks gestation, including some high-risk cases such as antepartum and hypertension
• Known cardiac abnormality cases are typically transferred out, with perinatology support available
• No in-house OB/neonatologist currently, though this is in progress
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available
• No telemetry or ventilator care on this unit
• Holiday coverage required for one major holiday (Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Year's) and one minor holiday
• Scrubs provided
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-775768. 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.