Travel Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN - $3,033 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position at an acute care hospital in Glendale, CA, requiring 2 years of L&D experience and C-section competency.

Details

• Acute care hospital Labor & Delivery and Postpartum unit
• Unit includes 10 L&D beds, 2 OR suites, 2 triage beds, and 18 postpartum beds
• Handles approximately 130 births per month, including deliveries as early as 23 weeks gestation
• Patient population includes high-risk cases such as antepartum and hypertensive patients, with perinatology support on staff
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 near delivery, 1:2 otherwise, and 1:4 couplets on postpartum
• Obix fetal monitoring system used for FHM
• EMR: Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts (7p start), every other weekend (4 shifts per 4-week period)
• No on-call requirements
• First to float; L&D may float to postpartum, but units do not typically work interchangeably
• Scrub techs available on L&D; no nurse aides or OB techs on postpartum
• RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active, no pending accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; travel experience preferred
• C-section experience required, including scrub, recovery, and circulate roles
• A driver's license must be provided for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 3 floor-specific shifts (12 hours each)
• Coverage of 1 major and 1 minor holiday required; major RN holidays include Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-730642. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.