Job Description
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TLC Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Salinas, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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As an L&D RN, you support labor, delivery, and immediate newborn care, collaborating with obstetricians and the care team to ensure safe and patient-centered outcomes. You work in perinatal settings with emphasis on monitoring, comfort measures, and postpartum transition planning. Responsibilities Monitor labor progress, fetal status, and maternal condition; assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Provide labor support, pain management, and intrapartum nursing care. Perform newborn assessments and initial stabilization as needed Educate expectant families on childbirth options, breastfeeding, and postnatal care Document obstetric care, medications, and outcomes in the EHR Coordinate with physicians, anesthesia, and lactation consultants for care continuity Support discharge planning and newborn follow-up guidance Qualifications Education strong BSN preferred; ADN or nursing diploma acceptable with obstetric experience strong Licensure Current, active Registered Nurse license in the United States
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Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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Experience or Skills: Experience in labor and delivery or perinatal nursing; strong assessment, patient education, and newborn care skills Experience 2 years in obstetric/gynecology or perinatal care
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Experience in intrapartum and postpartum nursing
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Experience documenting in the EHR and coordinating with neonatal and surgical teams
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Preferred Perinatal certification or comprehensive OB training
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Experience with neonatal stabilization and lactation support
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Work Environment Delivery suites and L&D units; high patient turnover and critical decision-making requirements
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Shift patterns may include day, night, and on-call coverage; documentation in the EHR is essential for perinatal records
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About TLC Nursing\n \n
TLC Nursing has been working with the best of the best nursing and allied travelers for over 18 years. We believe that YOU, our clinicians, are our most valuable asset. We pride ourselves on being a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization. Supporting YOU every step of the way, whether this is your first assignment, or you are a seasoned traveler, is our top priority! While our roots are in Vermont, our reach is all over the United States.
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TLC ShiftShield Coverage
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A TLC-exclusive income protection and assignment transition program designed to support eligible travelers between assignments.
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Up to $500 Ready-to-Start Bonus- Exclusive to Vivian Candidates
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Travelers may qualify when all required medical and compliance documents are completed, submitted, and approved before the assignment starts.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Available the first of the month following your date of hire.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Available on Day 1.
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$25,000 Life and AD&D Insurance
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Provided on Day 1.
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Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
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Additional protection options for unexpected medical events.
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Paid Time Off
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Available for eligible employees.
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Employee Assistance Program
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Confidential support for personal, family, financial, and work-life needs.
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Benefits are subject to eligibility, assignment status, plan documents, payroll processing, and applicable program terms.
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- Life insurance
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