Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- 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: Jul 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D/PP experience and the ability to circulate for C-sections.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting with 9 L&D beds and 4 postpartum beds
- Unit averages approximately 55 births per month
- Patient population includes high-risk deliveries at 34 weeks gestation and above, with strong emphasis on individualized birth plans
- Candidates must have experience in both L&D and Postpartum, as floating between the two units is required
- Must be able to circulate for C-sections
- Fetal monitoring uses the Fetal Link system; telemetry uses Philips
- EMR: Cerner (experience required)
- Night shift, 12-hour shifts (6p–6a)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- OB and Neonatologist are on-call (not in-house)
- OB tech support available on both day and night shifts
- Respiratory therapy available 24/7; pharmacy after-hours (after 10pm) handled offsite
- Charge nurse is present and does not carry a patient assignment
- Staffing follows AWHONN nurse-to-patient ratio guidelines
Requirements
- Active CA RN license, currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
- Required certifications (all must be active, no pending accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
- Minimum 2 years of L&D/PP experience required
- Experience in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum required
- Ability to circulate for C-sections required
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- 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
- Valid driver's license required for consideration
- COVID vaccine required
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Orientation consists of 3 floor-specific shifts
- Holiday shifts will be integrated into the permanent staff rotation
- Hospital-provided scrubs
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-727228. 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
About American Traveler
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.