Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
About The Position
This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Labor & Delivery at a short-term acute care facility in Templeton, California. The contract duration is 13 weeks, with a start date of 10/05/2026. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including managing emergencies and circulating for C-sections. The nurse will monitor maternal and fetal status, manage labor pain, educate patients and families, and develop care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and delegation to ancillary personnel are also key responsibilities. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, with an initial Day shift assignment transitioning to Night shifts.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Associate Degree in Nursing required
- Minimum two years of recent Labor & Delivery experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Ability to work in a Labor & Delivery setting
- LDRP model experience
- Must be able to work a rotating schedule; initial Day shift assignment with transition to Night shift during internal transfers
- Shift length: 12-hour periods; Night shift hours 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- No Call required for this assignment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including emergency situations and circulating for C-sections.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, assess amniotic fluid, vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities; implement appropriate interventions.
- Manage pain control during labor and support alternative pain control methods when appropriate; assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor status during and after administration.
- Educate patients and families across perinatal and postpartum periods, adapting methods to age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.
- Develop and implement multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with the health care team; document patient response and progress.
- Supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel within scope of practice; ensure accurate, legible, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Assignment-specific credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing support from the staffing partner throughout the assignment
- Access to a dedicated contact for scheduling and shift changes
- Transparent discussion of compensation and hours during the hiring process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
