RN Labor & Delivery (L&D) (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (Travel)

Location: Castro Valley, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3×12 Nights
Pay: $2,739.60/week
Completion Bonus: $2,500 per contract (up to $7,500 after three contracts)

Position Overview

ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) for a night shift travel assignment in Castro Valley, California. The L&D RN will care for expectant mothers throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery, ensuring a safe and supportive birth experience. This position requires strong fetal monitoring competency, quick clinical decision-making, and the ability to manage obstetric emergencies.

The role includes working every other weekend and occasional on-call shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring, delivering, and recovering patients.
• Perform and interpret advanced fetal monitoring (AWHONN Advanced/Intermediate).
• Assist with labor management, epidural care, inductions, and obstetric emergencies.
• Circulate for C-sections, assist with vaginal deliveries, and provide newborn support.
• Administer medications including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, and epidural therapy.
• Perform sterile vaginal exams, assess dilation/effacement/station, and monitor maternal-fetal status.
• Manage high-risk deliveries, including preeclampsia, hemorrhage, fetal distress, VBAC, and multiple gestations.
• Provide emotional support, breastfeeding assistance, and comprehensive parent education.
• Document all care accurately in Epic EMR.
• Float within maternal-child units (Postpartum/Mother–Baby Couplet) as needed.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license (required).
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience (required).
• Travel experience required.
• Certifications (AHA only):
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring / FHM
• Proficient with:
  • External and internal fetal monitoring
  • IUPC placement/calibration
  • Pitocin titration
  • C-section circulating and recovery
  • OB emergency management
• EMR experience required; Epic strongly preferred.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.

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