Labor and Delivery RN (L&D Nurse)
Location: Landcaster, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Company: Encompass Healthcare Staffing
Category: Healthcare: Nursing
Job Description Apply Now
The opportunity for a skilled Labor and Delivery RN (L&D Nurse) is now open for dedicated nursing professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic healthcare environment. This position offers a unique blend of clinical experience, professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact on patients and families during one of the most important moments of their lives. As a Labor and Delivery RN, you will play a vital role in providing quality care to expectant mothers, newborns, and their families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of maternal and neonatal care.
Labor and Delivery RNs are responsible for direct patient care throughout the childbirth process, from admission through postpartum recovery. This includes continuous assessment of mothers and infants, monitoring vital signs, managing labor progression, and responding to complications swiftly and efficiently. The Labor and Delivery RN (L&D Nurse) position requires expertise in utilizing advanced medical technology, adhering to evidence-based protocols, and maintaining a calm, compassionate demeanor in high-pressure situations.
This full-time position offers both day and night shifts, with a typical schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. The assignment duration is set for 16 weeks, providing an excellent opportunity for nurses with a passion for maternal-child health and a desire to expand their professional network. The role requires the flexibility to float to the operating room as needed, as well as a commitment to working weekends and holidays as required by department needs.
As a Labor and Delivery RN (L&D Nurse), you will join a supportive healthcare team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice. Nurses with a California RN license, current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN certifications, and a solid foundation of labor and delivery experience are encouraged to apply. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are committed to patient safety, and demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Working in this region offers access to a vibrant and diverse healthcare community, with the added benefit of living in a location known for its professional opportunities and supportive atmosphere for healthcare workers.
Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today for the Labor and Delivery RN (L&D Nurse) position and become an essential part of a team committed to excellence in patient care. Click the job application button to start your journey toward a rewarding and impactful role in maternal and newborn health.
Labor and Delivery RN (L&D Nurse) - Summary- Full-time assignment in a respected healthcare facility
- Primary care for laboring mothers and newborns
- Supportive, team-based environment
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers and their infants before, during, and after delivery
- Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, labor progression, and manage any complications
- Administer medications and intravenous therapies as required
- Assist physicians and midwives with labor, delivery, and postpartum procedures
- Educate patients and families on labor processes, postpartum care, and newborn care
- Document all care provided in electronic medical records
- Float to the operating room as needed for cesarean sections or other procedures
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Adhere to evidence-based protocols, hospital policies, and infection control standards
- Remain available for weekend and holiday shifts as required by department scheduling
- Competitive hourly rate
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance through national carriers
- Pet insurance coverage
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- 401(k) retirement plan with optional employer matching
- W-2 payroll processing
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and wellness
- Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN
- Minimum two years of recent labor and delivery nursing experience
- At least one year of recent travel RN experience preferred
- Ability to float to the operating room as needed
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays per department requirements
- Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and critical thinking in high-acuity situations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Team player with a positive attitude and adaptability
- Committed to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
- Supportive work culture in a region known for its professional opportunities
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and a respectful workplace
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
- Apply now by clicking the job application button to join a leading team in Labor and Delivery nursing