Travel Nurse RN - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum - $3,000 to $3,200 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $3,000 to $3,200 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified LDRP RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93402!

Location:  San Luis Obispo, CA

Start Date:  05-04-2026

End Date:  08-03-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating nights, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (12-hour night shifts), every other weekend required; EOW first to float between Labor & Delivery and Postpartum

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert labor and delivery care including fetal monitoring and high-risk delivery support
• Circulate for C-sections and collaborate with surgical teams during operative births
• Deliver comprehensive postpartum care for mother and newborn, including teaching and discharge planning
• Perform advanced fetal heart monitoring and assess maternal-fetal status using Fetal Link
• Document care accurately and timely in Cerner to support continuity and safety
• Follow and advocate for patients’ birth plans while balancing safety and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with OB techs, RT, pharmacy teams, and on-call neonatology for excellent multidisciplinary care
• Participate in unit staffing practices that follow AWHONN guidelines and support patient ratios

Education

• BSN not required (facility indicates BSN not required); active RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Experience with Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
• Comfort using Phillips telemetry
• Strong fetal monitoring / interpretation skills and advanced fetal monitoring knowledge
• Ability to manage high-risk obstetric cases and adhere to AWHONN guidelines
• Skilled in birth plan discussion and patient-centered care
• Teamwork and communication with OB/Neonatology, OB techs, RT, and pharmacy
• Ability to function as part of a structured unit with charge nurse support

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Active RN license (eligible to submit)
• Minimum 2 years experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Advanced fetal monitoring competency (AWHONN-related certifications/skills)
• C-section circulation experience required
• COVID vaccination required per facility policy
• Travel nurse experience preferred
• Comfort floating between L&D and Postpartum and working with high-risk obstetrics

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your expertise in L&D is valued
• Comprehensive onboarding with a focused 3-shift floor orientation to get you comfortable quickly
• Professional development and certification encouragement for ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring and AWHONN
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance with predictable 12-hour blocks
• Licensure assistance and help with credential submission when needed
• Access to experienced multidisciplinary teams including RT 24/7 and OB/Neonatology on-call
• Hospital-provided scrubs so you can pack light
• A workplace that follows AWHONN guidelines and prioritizes safe staffing

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