Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 09-01-2026

End Date: 12-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights), first to float

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $88 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, expert care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum
• Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs using Cerner and Fetal Link, responding quickly to any changes
• Assist with low- and high-risk deliveries, including supporting Level III NICU transfers when needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including laborists, OB techs, and respiratory therapists to ensure safe outcomes
• Educate and empower new parents on newborn care, feeding, and recovery
• Document accurately in the EMR and maintain compliance with California staffing ratios

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California (or ability to obtain before start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications
• Adv-AWHONN preferred
• COVID vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions may apply)
• Proficiency with Cerner, Fetal Link, and Phillips FHM

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of fetal heart monitoring and interpretation
• Comfortable with high-risk deliveries and postpartum care
• Experience with Cerner EMR and Fetal Link surveillance systems
• Teamwork and clear communication in a busy unit with 12 L&D beds, 19 postpartum beds, 2 ORs, and 1 PACU
• Understanding of California nurse-to-patient ratios
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia test on day one (Pass/Fail)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that truly values YOU
• Licensure reimbursement available

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

When you're not at work, Redding is your playground! Explore the stunning Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, go hiking or boating on Shasta Lake, or cool off at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Lassen Volcanic National Park is just a scenic drive away, and the Sacramento River runs right through town. Whether you're into water sports, trails, or local craft breweries, Redding has something for every adventurer.

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