Travel Labor & Delivery RN – Family Birthing Center

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/04/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Labor & Delivery (L&D) travel assignment in Redding, CA, requiring active CA licensure and relevant OB certifications for a night shift position in a Level II Trauma, acute care hospital with a Level III NICU.

• Work setting is an acute care hospital Family Birth Center with 12 L&D beds, 19 postpartum beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU
• Patient population includes low and high-risk deliveries; babies with known congenital defects requiring immediate surgery are transferred out
• Patient ratios follow California state mandated ratios (1:4 to 1:1)
• Charting is done in Cerner EMR and Fetal Link for fetal heart monitoring (FHM) surveillance;
  Philips system used for FHM
• 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend required; weekend shifts fall on Fri/Sat nights
• First to float; floating may include Postpartum (couplets) to Peds, or NICU limited to feeders and growers for candidates with applicable experience
• A laborist (OB physician) is in-house 24/7;
  Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy are available 24/7
• Hospital provides scrubs
• No IV team; no ventilators; no telemetry monitoring

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact/NLC) currently in hand — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of L&D RN experience required
• Required certifications (all must be active; no pending certifications accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
• COVID vaccination required
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or per diem) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year — candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration

• Candidates must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia (Relias) exam prior to offer confirmation, as well as an on-site Pass/Fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) on the first day of orientation
• Orientation is 2–3 shifts depending on whether the candidate can circulate in the OR; OR circulating is not required
• Holiday coverage is integrated into the permanent staff holiday rotation
• Travelers are expected to work in with the unit team under the oversight of a Clinical Supervisor (available 6–7 days/week) and a Nurse Manager (Mon–Fri); OB Techs handle scrubbing and desk coverage
• Peak census periods are typically in July and October

American Traveler Job  #P-728869. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.