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First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California.

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

🔥 NIGHT-SHIFT LABOR & DELIVERY RN CONTRACT – CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA MEDICAL CENTER

First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel contract opening for an experienced Labor & Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) in Santa Maria, California. Operating within an active Level III Trauma regional medical center averaging ~250 births per month across 14 L&D beds, 6 triage beds, 2 OR suites, and 28 Postpartum beds, this position offers a structured 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM - 07:00 AM / 7pm - 7am). If you are a skilled perinatal nurse with C-section circulating expertise, advanced fetal monitoring credentials, and looking to secure a lucrative California package exceeding $3,100/week with max tax-free stipends, this contract is tailored for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $3,129.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $2,079.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $25.00/hr (24 regular hours)
• Daily Overtime Rate: $37.50/hr (12 daily OT hours included under California labor guidelines)

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM - 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Block scheduling configurations are not available.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular/OT hours guaranteed weekly.
• Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend (EOW) coverage expectation; holiday rotation aligned with permanent staff.
• On-Call Requirements: No formal mandatory call (standby shifts may apply at $7.00/hr standby / $120.00/hr call-back).
• Clinical Scope & Ratios: Follows AWHONN staffing guidelines (2:1 laboring, 1:4 couplet care). Manages high-risk deliveries, antepartum care, substance abuse management, pre-eclampsia, and insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Must be competent to circulate C-sections (scrubbing experience preferred).
• Floating Requirements: Required to float to Postpartum (PP) as needed (first to float rotation; PP nurses do not float to L&D).
• EMR & FHM Systems: Cerner EMR paired with Fetal Link monitoring.
• Scrubs: Seal Blue scrubs provided by hospital for L&D.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical L&D RN experience in an acute care setting is strictly required. Proven experience circulating C-sections is mandatory.
• Licensure: Active California State Board of Registered Nursing License in hand.
• Certifications Required:
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized maternal-child recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the account manager for prioritized presentation!

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📍 Location Details: Assignment is located at Marian Regional Medical Center, 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454. ⏱️ Assignment Timeline: 13-week contract running from September 28, 2026, through December 28, 2026. 🔄 Floating Expectation: Candidates must be aware that floating to Postpartum (PP) is required based on department census. 🎓 Orientation: Comprehensive 3-shift unit orientation.

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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