Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $3,115 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Grass Valley, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/14/2026 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: Apr 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in a Family Birthing Center, requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and multiple OB-specific certifications for a 13-week night shift contract in California. Details Acute care hospital setting within a Family Birthing Center, covering L&D and Mother-Baby (MB) units L&D unit has 4 beds; MB unit has 8 beds Patient population includes standard L&D (term and preterm), couplets, general GYN patients, and newborns requiring IV antibiotics and/or short-term O2 — no high-risk OB; mothers 34 weeks and below are transferred out Staffing ratios: L&D 1:2, 1:1 for active delivery; MB 1:4 (couplets) Unit averages approximately 45 deliveries per month Each delivery is attended by 2 RNs and 1 RT EMR: Cerner (experience required) 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM Every other weekend required (Fri, Sat, Sun for nights) First to float — floating responsibility is between L&D and MB only Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance with no self-scheduling; travelers may mark availability for extra shifts and arrange trades with other staff Charge nurse is generally non-patient-carrying but provides break relief; no nurse aides on unit RT available 24/7; OB and Anesthesia are on-call overnight; Hospitalist/Intensivist present during the day Pharmacy hours are 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM, with on-call pharmacist and remote pharmacy for deliveries after hours 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 (AHA), ACLS, NRP, STABLE, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required BSN not required Cerner EMR experience required Must be able to work independently and perform confidently in emergency situations 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 (must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire) Valid driver's license required Additional Information Provide nursing care across L&D and Mother-Baby settings, including support during deliveries and postpartum couplet care Floor orientation consists of 2–3 days with a preceptor; facility-wide orientation takes place in Sacramento (not on-site) Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam before an offer can be confirmed A pass/fail skills test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation Travelers are expected to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's); holiday time-off requests will be considered but are not guaranteed Scrubs are provided by the facility Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered Bedside report is standard practice on this unit The nearest sister hospital is approximately 1 hour away — candidates should be comfortable working with limited overnight resources American Traveler Job ID P-688179. 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.