Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Healthforce•Templeton, CA

17d•$2,634 - $2,835•Onsite

About The Position

This is an 18-week travel assignment for a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery (L&D) at a Short Term Acute Care Hospital in Templeton, California. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including managing emergencies and assisting with C-sections. The position requires a current California RN license, a minimum of two years of L&D experience, and specific certifications. The assignment offers a weekly pay range of $2,634 to $2,835 with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a night shift (3x12s), starting on 08/31/2026.

Requirements

Current California RN license (active) in the state of practice
Minimum two years of Labor & Delivery experience
Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring training; AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring required
EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience
Ability to work night shifts and rotating schedule in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Plan and provide nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including emergency situations and circulating for C-sections.
Develop and implement multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with the health care team; supervise and delegate to ancillary staff within scope.
Monitor fetal and maternal status, assess amniotic fluid, vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage perinatal emergencies (e.g., crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia).
Manage pain control during labor and support/implement alternative pain modalities when appropriate.
Assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal and maternal status during placement and after medication administration.
Educate patients and families across perinatal and postpartum periods, tailoring teaching to age, culture, and learning readiness; document care legibly and timely.