Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 03-17-2026

End Date: 08-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, Day shift 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM and Night shift 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, rotating schedule with weekend coverage (Sat/Sun day coverage; Fri/Sat night coverage), typical every-other-week (EOW) pattern, 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks

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 high-quality labor and delivery nursing care, managing both low- and high-risk deliveries with skill and compassion
• Monitor fetal well-being using advanced fetal heart monitoring and Fetal Link/Phillips surveillance systems
• Perform rapid assessment and interventions for obstetric emergencies in coordination with Laborists and the care team
• Collaborate with nurses, OB providers, NICU staff and ancillary teams to ensure safe transfers and continuity of care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner to support patient safety and care coordination
• Educate and support patients and families through labor, delivery and the postpartum period
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and competency checks, including a proctored dysrhythmia test on day one
• Float to pediatrics or accept feeders and growers in NICU when qualified, assisting with couplet care as needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for California practice
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (obstetric experience strongly preferred)
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications and Advanced Fetal Monitoring required
• Adv-AWHONN (AWHONN) certification or equivalent per unit requirements
• Ability to pass an on-site proctored dysrhythmia test (pass/fail) on day one
• Comfort with 12-hour rotating shifts and weekend expectations
• COVID-19 vaccination required as part of facility policy

Education

• Active RN license for California
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma accepted; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong fetal heart monitoring interpretation and advanced fetal surveillance skills
• Obstetric nursing fundamentals including labor management, postpartum care and neonatal transition
• Proficiency with Cerner charting and Fetal Link/Phillips monitoring systems
• Competence in emergency response, dysrhythmia recognition and acute maternal/newborn stabilization
• Ability to work within California staffing ratios and adapt to fast-paced acute care settings
• Teamwork, clear communication and family-centered education skills

Benefits

• Supportive, team-oriented Family Birth Center where your skills are valued and your voice matters
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for predictable scheduling and work-life balance
• Comprehensive orientation (floor-specific; 2-3 shifts) to get you confident and comfortable fast
• Opportunities to work with advanced fetal monitoring and a Level III NICU team for strong clinical growth
• Licensure and certification support guidance so you can keep credentials current and stress-free
• A culture that prioritizes safety, evidence-based care, and continuing education
• Shift flexibility with every-other-week patterns and clearly communicated weekend expectations
• Hands-on experience collaborating with in-house laborists and specialty teams for professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore the best of Northern California while on assignment. Redding is home to the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, plus miles of scenic trails along the Sacramento River Trail. Outdoor lovers can hit Lassen Volcanic National Park, Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and nearby Mount Shasta for hiking, boating, fishing and whitewater rafting. Downtown Redding offers cozy cafes, local breweries, farmers markets and an easy small-town vibe for relaxing weekends and quick day trips.

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