Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,045 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Redwood City, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• 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: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Labor & Delivery position requiring active CA licensure and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification.

Details

• Acute care hospital Labor & Delivery unit (LDRP)
• Patient population includes 32 weeks gestation and above; rarely sees GYN clean patient overflow
• Staffing ratios follow ACOG and California guidelines: 1:3 or 1:4 couplets
• Level 2 NICU on site staffed by Stanford nurses, who attend each delivery
• EMR: Cerner PowerChart Maternity and Cerner Fetal Links for fetal heart monitoring (FHM)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights and Sat/Sun days)
• Floating to postpartum (PP) in rotation with permanent staff
• On-call is not required but is optional; if placed on call, must be within 20 minutes of the facility for 4-hour increments during shift — a sleep room is available on site
• OB techs function as nurse aides when no active cases
• Charge nurse on unit handles triage
• Anesthesia available 24/7 (typically in-house; may be up to 20 minutes away); in-house during active labor; approximately 90% of patients elect for epidural
• Respiratory therapy (RT) available 24/7; pharmacy available until 10:30 PM with satellite service after hours
• No IV team on unit

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active; pending not accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 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

Additional Information

• 3-shift floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts on L&D and 1 shift on mother-baby (MB)
• Unit uses the Hugs and Kisses infant security system; not a locked unit
• LDRP rooms are newly renovated; PP rooms are older
• Lactation nurses on staff during day shifts; lactation care plans are written on whiteboard in patient rooms
• Patient population is predominantly higher socioeconomic status with a median maternal age of 37; high Mandarin-speaking volume with translation services available via Vocera phones
• All nursing staff assist with triage and NST
• Holiday rotation with staff: one out of every three major holidays required
• Ceil blue scrubs are provided by the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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.

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