Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery, Templeton, California, United States. Start date 08/24/2026. 13-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting. Weekly pay range $2,343 to $2,408 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM).

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,343 to $2,408 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Work setting: Short-term acute care hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for obstetric patients in labor, delivery, and postpartum units, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
- Monitor fetal status, perform fetal heart rate monitoring, and respond to intra-partum changes per policy and physician orders
- Administer medications, assist with labor, delivery, cesarean procedures, and postpartum care as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the health care team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record and ensure adherence to Standards of Nursing Practice and regulatory requirements
- Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing education, including AWHONN fetal monitoring training as specified for experienced and novice staff

Requirements
- California RN license (active)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required on hire and every two years for experienced nurses; Novice/new to L&D RN will complete AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring course during first 6–8 months of orientation, followed by Advanced Fetal Monitoring every two years
- Minimum two years of recent acute care RN experience; obstetric/L&D experience preferred; LDRP model experience preferred
- Ability to work the listed 3x12-hour night shift schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) in a high-acuity obstetric setting
- Current California RN license and ability to meet facility-specific licensure/certification requirements

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week for the duration of the assignment
- 13-week travel assignment with dedicated schedule in obstetric/L&D
- No on-call requirement per assignment details
- Orientation and required training in obstetric monitoring per policy (AWHONN/NRS standards)
- Compliance-focused support to maintain licensure and certifications during the assignment
- Access to assignment coordination and ongoing credentialing guidance

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

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