Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/13/2026
- Duration: 14 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: Oct 13, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity Labor & Delivery position requiring CA licensure and the ability to circulate C-sections.
Details\n
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- Work in the Family Birthing Center covering L&D, Postpartum, and OB care in an acute care hospital setting
- High-risk couplet care unit with 10 L&D beds, 2 OR suites for C-sections, 3 triage beds, and 12 postpartum beds
- Unit averages 140-165 births monthly
- Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:3-4 couplets, 1:1-2 L&D, 1:1-3 antepartum
- Common diagnoses include preterm labor, bleeding, inductions, cesarean sections, and hypertension
- RNs must titrate drips including Pitocin
- OB hospitalist in house 24/7, Neonatologist on call 24/7 and rounding daily, Anesthesia in house 24/7
- No ventilators used on this unit
- RNs must read and interpret EKG strips on moms in PACU only
- EFM system used is GE Corometric monitors with Fetalink surveillance
- 12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45, with bedside report
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
- Floating required to all other Sacramento facilities, with in-house floating not required
- If placed on call, a 30-minute response time is required
- Charting completed in Cerner
- Scrubs provided
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Requirements\n
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- Active CA RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN-Advanced
- STABLE certification preferred
- Must be able to circulate C-sections and manage all aspects of LDRP care from start to finish
- Must be comfortable performing the NRP/Baby Catcher role for a full shift when assigned
- Copy of driver's license required to validate legal name at time of consideration
- Two supervisor references required: one within the last 12 months worked and one within the last 3 years worked (charge nurse references accepted)
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Additional Information\n
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- Provide comprehensive nursing care across L&D, postpartum, and OB patients in a high-risk couplet care model
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor generally does not take patients but provides break relief
- OB surgical techs are available on the unit
- Will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), with final scheduling determined by management
- Holiday time off may be requested but is not guaranteed
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
- Candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
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American Traveler Job ID #P-759580. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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