Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated obstetric nursing care for laboring patients and newborns according to standards of care and the nursing process
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications, provide support during labor and delivery, and manage postpartum care
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff across levels; coordinate care with anesthesia, obstetric, neonatology, and ancillary teams
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, identify outcomes, and participate in discharge planning for continuity of care
• Educate patients and families, provide health information, and document care in the electronic health record; uphold safety and infection control standards
• Collaborate with the care team to promote a healing, humane, and patient-centered environment; delegate responsibilities appropriately

Requirements

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (California) required
• Education: BSN preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field; acute care/L&D experience preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or BLS certification as applicable; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required; AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS required
• Special skills: Current EPIC and Cerner electronic health record experience (required for assignment backfill)
• Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting; U.S. work authorization; capable of fitting the 3x12-hour day shift schedule

About the role

This travel assignment is in a short-term acute care setting, starting 08/17/2026 for 8 weeks, with 48 guaranteed hours per week. Shifts are 3x12-hour days (07:00–19:00).

The facility is a 173-bed short-term acute care hospital offering obstetric and newborn services.

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Guaranteed hours
• Extension opportunities
• Fast credentialing
• Housing assistance
• Nationwide assignments
• Referral bonus up to $1,000
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• PAY DISCLAIMER: Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.

We provide the support and opportunities you need to succeed. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the resources you need to thrive.

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career. Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals, Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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