Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Start Date: 09-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night Shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC, 3x12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and on-call as needed
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $73.50 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 exceptional one-on-one and two-patient care for laboring mothers through delivery and recovery
- Perform vaginal exams and fetal monitoring to keep moms and babies safe every step of the way
- Circulate C-sections and guide post C-section recovery with confidence and calm
- Support high-risk antepartum patients, including gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes
- Respond swiftly to obstetrical emergencies such as OB hemorrhage
- Care for newborns in their first hour of life, including breastfeeding support and initial latch
- Handle OB triage, OBED and MSE, plus outpatient testing like NST, CST and BPP
- Assist with versions, cervical cerclage and OP injections
- Float to Mother Baby when needed and collaborate with a tight-knit team
- Bring strong customer service and a positive attitude to every interaction
Qualifications
- Active California RN license required, so have that ready
- Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
- Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications
- Hands-on skills in fetal monitoring, vaginal exams and C-section circulating
- Comfort caring for both high-risk antepartum and newborn patients
- Willingness to float to Mother Baby as needed
- Scrub experience is a nice bonus
- NCC certification in Inpatient OB or EFM is preferred
Education
- Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is a 382-bed HCA Healthcare facility located in Thousand Oaks, California. The hospital is known for being the only Level II trauma center and accredited chest pain center in East Ventura County. This facility offers a variety of services to meet the needs of the community, including 24-hour emergency care , pediatric care , and women's services . The quality of service has earned the Center numerous awards and accreditations , such as the Beacon Award for critical care excellence and an accreditation from The Joint Commission. Staff members say Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is a great place to work because of its positive atmosphere, opportunities for growth, and pleasant colleagues. Thousand Oaks is a southern California city in the greater Los Angeles area. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the views of the Santa Monica Mountains , visiting the Gardens of the World , and exploring Paradise Falls and Wildwood Regional Park . With The Oaks nearby to meet all of your shopping and dining needs, Thousand Oaks has something for everyone.
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills in fast-moving situations
- Strong clinical judgment with laboring patients and obstetrical emergencies
- Familiarity with GE Novii and wired fetal monitors
- Experience with CPN and Meditech EMR
- Great communication and teamwork with a flexible, adaptable mindset
- A warm, patient-first approach to family-centered care
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to keep you comfortable during your assignment
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from day one
- 401K retirement savings plan to build your future
- Travel reimbursement to get you to Thousand Oaks with ease
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
- Referral bonus program, bring a friend and earn extra
- Guaranteed weekly hours so your paycheck stays predictable
- A supportive, team-oriented unit that truly values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks sits in the greater Los Angeles area with the Santa Monica Mountains right in your backyard. Nature lovers can hike Paradise Falls, roam Wildwood Regional Park, or wander the peaceful Gardens of the World. The Oaks offers shopping and dining close to home, and weekend road trips to Malibu beaches, Santa Barbara wine country, or downtown LA are all within easy reach. Los Robles is the only Level II trauma center and accredited chest pain center in East Ventura County, so you are joining a team with serious bragging rights.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.