Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/31/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring CA RN licensure, intermediate fetal monitoring skills, and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Details\n

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• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a hospital setting
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• Facility averages 200-300 births per month
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• Patient population includes antepartum, high-risk antepartum, labor and delivery, and mother/baby cases
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• Typical patient ratio of 1:2
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• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 18:45 to 07:15
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• Epic EMR experience required
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Requirements\n

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• Active CA RN license required
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• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP required
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• AWHONN Beginner and AWHONN Intermediate certifications required; AWHONN Advanced preferred
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• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) certification required
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• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring skills required
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• Minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience required
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• Prior travel nursing experience required
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• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
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• Skilled in labor and delivery management including assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections, and managing hemorrhage/shock
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• Experience with fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement/calibration
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• Experience caring for patients with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, preterm labor, and multiple gestation
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• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
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• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management
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• Perform fetal monitoring, recognize and treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, and assist with high-risk deliveries
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• Support postpartum recovery including breastfeeding support, fundal checks, and care for patients with postpartum hemorrhage or cesarean section
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• Assist with surgical procedures such as cervical cerclage, D&C, and tubal ligation
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• Care for patients undergoing VBAC and trial of labor
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• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
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• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
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• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
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• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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• Must be available for lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
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American Traveler Job ID #P-739845. 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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