L&D | RN

GHR Healthcare; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 96,005 - 102,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Santa Rosa, California. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and an active RN license. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive care to mothers and newborns, triaging patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to experience the beautiful Sonoma County.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery and postpartum nursing experience.
• Active California RN license required at submission.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients.
• Triage obstetrical patients and manage high-risk cases.
• Assist with C-sections and facilitate 200-300 births monthly.

Skills

Labor & Delivery experience

Postpartum nursing

Epic EHR proficiency

Supervisory references

Strong precepting skills

Education

Active California RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NRP certification

AWHONN Intermediate certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Jobs – Day Shift in Santa Rosa, California

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) position in Santa Rosa, CA (95405). This locum tenens opportunity places you at a top acute care hospital in Sonoma County, providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns in a supportive healthcare environment. Join our healthcare team and experience the best of California nursing jobs in the heart of wine country.

Key Job Details – Labor & Delivery RN (Travel)

• Location: Santa Rosa, California 95405 (Sonoma County)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Locum Tenens
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• End Date: January 5, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30); 4x12 available upon request
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Charting System: Epic
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2110 - $2260

Labor & Delivery RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery and postpartum nursing experience (required)
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at submission)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate
• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system
• Strong precepting and mentoring skills are a plus
• Willingness to float between similar units and affiliate hospitals as needed
• Ability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in Labor & Delivery or a comparable specialty
• Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius accepted at a lower rate

Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients in a 10-bed LDRP unit
• Triage obstetrical patients and manage high-risk antepartum cases
• Circulate for C-sections and assist with 200-300 facility births per month
• Administer medications including anticoagulants, antihypertensives, insulin drips, and magnesium sulfate therapy
• Maintain and manage central lines (CVC/PICC) and perform sterile vaginal exams
• Utilize intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) placement and calibration
• Implement infection control protocols, isolation precautions, and PPE usage
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to similar nursing units or affiliate hospitals as required

Why Choose Santa Rosa for Your Next Travel Nursing Job?

Experience the vibrant lifestyle of Sonoma County, renowned for its wine country, arts scene, Pacific Coast proximity, and majestic redwoods. Santa Rosa offers a welcoming community and an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking travel RN jobs in California.

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Santa Rosa, CA!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.