Travel Mother Baby RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Mother Baby RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring CA RN licensure, NRP, ACLS, BLS, and at least 2 years of L&D/PP experience.

• Acute care Mother Baby (Postpartum) unit within a combined L&D/PP department
• Unit includes 7 L&D beds, 4 triage beds, 2 overflow beds, and 27 postpartum beds with a 5-bed nursery
• Average of 3 births per day and about 1,545 births per year
• Patient population includes high-risk deliveries of any gestational age, EMT drop-offs, substance withdrawal cases, and patients with no prior prenatal care
• Significant Spanish-speaking patient population
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines
• Uses Cerner EMR and Fetal Link fetal monitoring system integrated with Cerner
• Philips telemetry equipment used; no ventilator management required
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00pm-7:30am
• Every other weekend required, with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• On-call is optional but preferred
• Floating required between L&D and PP units, with occasional support in NICU for grower/feeder care
• L&D nurses must have PP experience; PP nurses are not required to have L&D experience
• OB techs assist with C-section scrubbing, deliveries, supply stocking, and patient intake
• Charge or shift manager present on both L&D and PP units, each with a resource nurse for breaks
• OB/Neonatologist available on call 24/7 with a 30-minute response time
• RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• No IV team on-site

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• 2-3 years of Mother Baby/L&D nursing experience required
• Must be able to circulate for C-sections; scrubbing experience not required
• Fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN intermediate or advanced) preferred; STABLE certification preferred
• At least one prior travel contract preferred
• Driver's license copy 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

• Provide direct nursing care to postpartum and high-risk obstetric patients
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage expected, typically one major and one minor holiday worked alongside permanent staff
• First-time travelers may be considered given sufficient L&D/PP experience
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity Health, within the past year

American Traveler Job  #P-771817. 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

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.