Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring a CA RN license and advanced fetal monitoring certification.
Details\n
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- >2gestational age patients, including antepartum, high risrisk deliveries, substance abuse cases, pre-eclampsia, and insulin-dependent diabetics
- L&D unit has 14 beds, 6 triage beds, and 2 OR suites, with an adjoining Postpartum unit of 28 beds
- Unit averages approximately 250 births per month
- Maintains a 2:1 ratio for laboring patients and 1:4 couplet care for postpartum, following AWHONN guidelines
- Uses Cerner EMR and Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
- Will circulate for C-sections, with scrubbing experience preferred
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
- Works every other weekend
- No call requirement, though standby status may be needed
- Floats to Postpartum unit only; Postpartum staff do not float to L&D
- Holiday coverage worked in rotation with permanent staff
- 3-shift unit-specific orientation provided
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Requirements\n
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- Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
- Minimum 2 years of L&D nursing experience required
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
- COVID vaccination required
- Acute care, Level III trauma facility experience
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
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Additional Information\n
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- Provide direct patient care for laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients in a high-acuity L&D/PP unit
- Charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
- OB tech support available on both day and night shifts
- Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy services available 24/7
- OB/Neonatologist not in-house but available if needed
- Navy scrubs required for Postpartum nurses; seal blue scrubs (provided) for OB techs and L&D nurses
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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American Traveler Job ID #P-738401. 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\n \n
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.
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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.
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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.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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