Travel Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN - $3,031 per week

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

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• 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: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position in an acute care hospital setting, requiring 2-3 years of L&D experience and night shift availability.

• Acute care hospital L&D/Postpartum unit with 7 L&D beds, 4 triage beds, 2 overflow beds, 27 postpartum beds with a 5-bed nursery, and 2 C-section suites with recovery
• Approximately 3 births per day (~1,545 per year), including high-risk deliveries across all gestational ages
• Patient population includes high-risk deliveries, substance abuse/withdrawal, limited prenatal care, and a large Spanish-speaking population; critically ill patients are transferred to a higher-level facility as needed
• OB and Neonatologist available on-call 24/7 with a 30-minute response time; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• OB techs assist with C-section scrubbing, deliveries, supply stocking, and patient intake
• Nurses follow AWOHNN staffing ratio guidelines
• Fetal monitoring via FetalLink, which integrates with Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is relevant to this role
• Telemetry via Philips monitoring system
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule) required
• Call is optional but preferred; candidates should be prepared to discuss availability during the interview
• L&D nurses are required to float to Postpartum and NICU (grower/feeder patients); Postpartum nurses float to L&D as needed
• 13-week contract

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active, no pending): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of L&D nursing experience required
• L&D nurses must have Postpartum experience; ability to circulate for C-sections required (scrub experience not required)
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred (at least one prior travel contract)
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Orientation consists of 3 floor-specific shifts (12 hours each)
• Navy scrubs required
• Holiday coverage is shared with permanent staff; travelers typically work one major and one minor holiday
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred; at least one prior travel contract is strongly encouraged

American Traveler Job ID #P-714632. 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

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.