Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Start Date: 05-04-2026

End Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (12-hour night shifts), every other weekend required; EOW first to float between Labor & Delivery and Postpartum

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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 expert labor and delivery care including fetal monitoring and high-risk delivery support
• Circulate for C-sections and collaborate with surgical teams during operative births
• Deliver comprehensive postpartum care for mother and newborn, including teaching and discharge planning
• Perform advanced fetal heart monitoring and assess maternal-fetal status using Fetal Link
• Document care accurately and timely in Cerner to support continuity and safety
• Follow and advocate for patients’ birth plans while balancing safety and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with OB techs, RT, pharmacy teams, and on-call neonatology for excellent multidisciplinary care
• Participate in unit staffing practices that follow AWHONN guidelines and support patient ratios

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to submit)
• Minimum 2 years experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Advanced fetal monitoring competency (AWHONN-related certifications/skills)
• C-section circulation experience required
• COVID vaccination required per facility policy
• Travel nurse experience preferred
• Comfort floating between L&D and Postpartum and working with high-risk obstetrics

Education

• BSN not required (facility indicates BSN not required); active RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records
• Experience with Fetal Link fetal heart monitoring system
• Comfort using Phillips telemetry
• Strong fetal monitoring / interpretation skills and advanced fetal monitoring knowledge
• Ability to manage high-risk obstetric cases and adhere to AWHONN guidelines
• Skilled in birth plan discussion and patient-centered care
• Teamwork and communication with OB/Neonatology, OB techs, RT, and pharmacy
• Ability to function as part of a structured unit with charge nurse support

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your expertise in L&D is valued
• Comprehensive onboarding with a focused 3-shift floor orientation to get you comfortable quickly
• Professional development and certification encouragement for ACLS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring and AWHONN
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance with predictable 12-hour blocks
• Licensure assistance and help with credential submission when needed
• Access to experienced multidisciplinary teams including RT 24/7 and OB/Neonatology on-call
• Hospital-provided scrubs so you can pack light
• A workplace that follows AWHONN guidelines and prioritizes safe staffing

Travel Perks: Explore San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo is a gorgeous Central Coast hub with lots to explore between shifts. Enjoy nearby Pismo Beach and the dunes, hike Bishop Peak or Cerro San Luis for spectacular views, and visit the charming downtown Mission Plaza and farmers market. Take a short drive to the Edna Valley wine country for weekend tastings, explore Morro Bay and Morro Rock, or make a day trip to Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Plenty of coastal drives, local restaurants, and outdoor adventures make SLO a lovely place to spend an assignment.

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