Travel Labor and Delivery RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, 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 Labor & Delivery RN with recent high-risk obstetric and advanced fetal monitoring experience for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring an active CA RN license.

• Labor and Delivery unit featuring 4 Triage bays, 11 LDR rooms, 2 ORs, NICU, and Post-Partum care
• 24/7 OB hospitalist and OB anesthesia coverage for low and high-risk L&D patients
• Patient population includes neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Day shift schedule (4x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 4 weekend shifts per month required (Friday or Saturday)
• Mandatory on-call required twice monthly in addition to scheduled shifts
• May be placed on-call if not needed for a scheduled shift
• Floating to Perinatal required as needed
• Uses Epic and eMD Allscripts charting systems
• Uses SBAR communication and Omnicell systems

• Active California RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2.5 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced
• Epic experience required
• Allscripts charting experience preferred
• Recent experience performing sterile vaginal exams and managing high-risk patients required
• Knowledge of the CMQCC Category II algorithm required
• Advanced fetal monitoring experience required
• Skilled in circulating for C-sections
• Skilled in recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Skilled in use of external fetal monitoring
• References required for consideration

• Provide labor and delivery nursing care across triage, LDR, OR, and post-partum settings
• Manage both low and high-risk obstetric patients
• Must work most holidays with holiday RTO requests reviewed but not guaranteed
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Maximum of 3 days RTO allowed, and all time-off requests must be submitted upfront and confirmed for the full 13-week contract
• Once submitted, RTO cannot be changed except to cancel requested time
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
• Return staff reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Facility is smoke and nicotine-free, and candidates must arrive free of tobacco odor

American Traveler Job  #P-760303. 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.