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Labor & Delivery RN

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Universal HCR

Santa Maria, California

Posted Aug 12

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
L&D · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
13 weeks · Travel

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License
RN License

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most California travel rolesCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,800/week to $3,240/week, the middle half $2,080/week to $2,880/week, across 314 postings.

The role and schedule

Charting
Cerner

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Universal HCR
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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

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  • Title: RN L&D
  • Location: Santa Maria, CA, 93454
  • Shift: Nights
  • *

Schedule

  • *3x12
  • Contract: 13 Weeks
  • PAY RANGE: $3,000.00 - $3,100.00 / Weekly

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery (RN L&D) to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise in maternal and neonatal care, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient safety, comfort, and education. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that prioritizes excellence in obstetric nursing, utilizing advanced EMR/EHR systems and adhering to the highest standards of care. The RN L&D will be instrumental in providing comprehensive support throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum phases while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and best practices.

Duties

  • Provide expert nursing care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods, including monitoring vital signs, fetal heart rates, and contractions.
  • Administer medications such as epidurals, oxytocin, and other pharmaceuticals following prescribed protocols while managing pain control and sedation.
  • Assist with obstetric procedures including suturing, sterile technique application, and neonatal resuscitation procedures.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans aligned with patient needs and hospital policies.
  • Educate patients and their families on childbirth processes, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care practices.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation within EMR/EHR systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Monitor for signs of complications such as hemorrhage or fetal distress; implement emergency response procedures as necessary.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to maternal health outcomes and infection control standards.

Requirements

  • Valid RN license with current registration in the state of practice; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in labor and delivery nursing within a hospital setting; experience working in Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with ICD-10 coding for documentation accuracy.
  • Strong knowledge of obstetric protocols including fetal monitoring, sterile technique, and neonatal resuscitation procedures.
  • Experience managing complex cases involving high-risk pregnancies or comorbidities such as diabetes or hypertension.
  • Ability to perform clinical skills including IV insertion, suturing, catheterization, phlebotomy, and specimen collection/processing efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate patients effectively while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of infection control practices specific to maternity care environments; understanding of Workers' Compensation law related to occupational health issues is advantageous.

Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional maternal healthcare through compassionate nursing practice combined with cutting-edge clinical expertise!

Pay: $3,000.00 - $3,100.00 per week

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Experience

  • RN Labor and Delivery: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$1,925/mo
Household income
$84,746/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Santa Maria, CA

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