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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery role at a Level II trauma center with night shifts and advanced fetal monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Family Birthing Center covering Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby (Antepartum and Postpartum)
• Acute care hospital setting with Level II trauma designation
• 12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM with every other weekend required
• Patient ratios are 1:2 for L&D, 1:1 for delivery, and 1:4 for Mother/Baby couplets
• Involvement in all delivery aspects including circulating for C-sections (one RN for mother, one for baby)
• Will float to other Sacramento area facilities as needed
• Cerner EMR is used
• Tele monitoring required; must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Support staff includes a charge nurse (break relief), nurse aides as needed, 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• Scrubs are provided
• Role involves providing care to term, preterm, and some high-risk obstetric patients
• Cares for antepartum, labor, delivery, and mother/baby populations with involvement in newborn care after delivery
• Must be able to float between units and to other regional hospitals if necessary
• Bedside report and participation in baby-friendly, breastfeeding-supportive practices are expected
• Holiday coverage is required and scheduled with core staff
• Orientation consists of 1-2 days on the unit with a preceptor
• Self-scheduling platform is used, and travelers may access schedules remotely
• Block scheduling is not generally available
• If placed on call, must be able to respond within 30 minutes

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring; STABLE certification preferred
• Experience in catching babies at delivery is highly preferred
• Must have prior experience circulating in the OR for C-sections
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam and sterile technique test
• Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred
• Recent supervisor and peer/professional references required (one from the past 12 months, one from the past 3 years)
• Candidates may not have worked at any CommonSpirit, Dignity, or CHI facility in the past year as a direct employee
• First-time travelers will not be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651365. 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

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