Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring labor and post-partum experience and current AWHONN Intermediate certification.

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of an acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:00
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• 36-hour orientation provided
• Floating required between like units and sister facilities within the system
• Epic EMR used, experience required

• Active CA RN license required, compact license must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of labor and delivery nursing experience required, 3 years preferred
• Current certifications required: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, NRP
• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Experience with high-risk delivery, C-section circulation, fetal monitoring, and postpartum care required
• Skilled in IV therapy, administration of blood products, central line maintenance, and use of infusion pumps
• Proficient in labor management including amnioinfusion, vacuum/forceps extraction, and hemorrhage/shock response
• Experience with antepartum and postpartum care, including NST, EFM, and newborn assessment
• Experience managing high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, and substance abuse in pregnancy
• Two supervisory references covering one year of employment within the last three years in a comparable setting required

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages
• Perform fetal monitoring, including external and internal methods, and manage abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Support high-risk deliveries, C-section recovery, and postpartum complications
• Administer medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives as needed
• Provide lactation support and newborn care education to parents
• Scrub color requirement: royal or navy blue (provided for L&D)
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted
• Radius requirement of 50 miles applies, with local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius

American Traveler Job  #P-775471. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.