Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Salinas, CA

Utilize fetal surveillance and electronic health record systems including OBIX for fetal monitoring, Meditech for charting, Pyxis for medication administration, and Solaris IV pumps. Work within a recognized regional hospital serving as the sole Trauma Center for Monterey County and surrounding communities, offering a dynamic and clinically rich L&D environment.

Job ID: 903101
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location

Salinas, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Three to four 12-hour shifts per 28-day schedule, including weekend shifts
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Labor & Delivery patients in an LDR, Triage, OR, and PACU setting within a Level II Trauma, Teaching Hospital environment
• Manage high-risk obstetric patients, including those on Magnesium or insulin drips, adhering to a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio as required
• Follow patients through the complete perioperative experience for scheduled C-Sections, from pre-op through sign-off
• Utilize fetal surveillance and electronic health record systems including OBIX for fetal monitoring, Meditech for charting, Pyxis for medication administration, and Solaris IV pumps
• Support procedures including external versions and second trimester cerclages performed on day shift
• Adhere to AWHONN Standards for Professional Registered Nurse Staffing and departmental staffing ratios

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued through the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Labor & Delivery setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, including diabetic patients
• Familiarity with Meditech (PCS and ORM modules) and OBIX fetal surveillance systems
• Prior experience in a teaching hospital or trauma center environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a recognized regional hospital serving as the sole Trauma Center for Monterey County and surrounding communities, offering a dynamic and clinically rich L&D environment
• Scrubs are provided for travelers assigned to the Labor & Delivery unit, and a structured orientation program with unit-based preceptorship is offered to support your transition