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Per Diem Postpartum RN

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A Postpartum Tech, or Postpartum Technician, assists nurses and healthcare providers in caring for mothers and newborns after childbirth. Their duties typically include helping with patient hygiene, restocking supplies, monitoring vital signs, and providing support to new parents. They work in hospital maternity units or postpartum recovery areas. Strong communication, attention to detail, and compassion are essential in this role.

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Travel Labor & Delivery / Postpartum RN

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

American Traveler
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Labor and Delivery
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • 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: Sep 14, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1
Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring a CA RN license and prior L&D/PP nursing experience.

Details
  • Acute care Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit with 9 L&D beds and 4 postpartum beds
  • Approximately 55 births per month
  • Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6p-6a, 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend required
  • No on-call requirement
  • Float required between Postpartum and L&D units
  • Uses Cerner EMR
  • Uses Philips telemetry and FetaLink fetal monitoring system
  • Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
  • Cares for patients 34 weeks gestation and above, including high-risk deliveries
  • Charge nurse does not carry a patient assignment
  • OB tech support available on both day and night shifts
  • OB/Neonatologist available on-call
  • Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
  • Pharmacy not available 24/7; after-hours coverage provided via Marian after 10pm
Requirements
  • Active CA RN license required
  • 2+ years of L&D/PP nursing experience required
  • Must be able to circulate for C-sections
  • Experience in both L&D and Postpartum required for floating eligibility
  • Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications required
  • AWHONN certification required
  • COVID vaccine required
  • Copy of driver's license required 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, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
  • Travel nursing experience is preferred
  • Holiday coverage worked in rotation with permanent staff
  • Hospital-provided scrubs required
  • Follows AWHONN staffing ratio guidelines
  • Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-748877. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.

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About American Traveler

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With over 20 years of success in healthcare staffing, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our full-service agency has earned top ratings from healthcare professionals in every specialty and setting. We offer travel assignments in the most sought-after locations and facilities in the country. We staff major medical centers, prestigious university teaching facilities, Magnet facilities, regional community hospitals, outpatient centers, rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities and more. With our expert team behind you every step of the way, you can enjoy a rewarding travel career that exceeds your expectations. With over 20 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boca Raton, FL, US

Year founded

1999

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