Location: Orange, CA

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12 Day, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day). Note: Night schedule also listed as 3x12 Night, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; shift type: day_night

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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, evidence-based nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients in a high-risk L&D unit
• Perform and interpret external fetal monitoring and recognize and intervene for abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Circulate confidently for Cesarean sections and assist with vaginal and high-risk deliveries
• Administer and titrate critical medications including antihypertensives, insulin drips and magnesium sulfate safely and accurately
• Support neonatal and maternal needs across age groups, collaborating with NICU and pediatric teams as needed
• Participate in unit orientation and maintain charting accuracy using Epic
• Contribute to a culture of safety by following protocols, escalating concerns, and supporting rapid response efforts

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required, no exceptions; seasoned travel experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate (AWHONN Advanced preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to circulate in the OR for C-section and assist with surgical obstetric procedures
• Experience with external fetal monitoring (EFM) and recognition/treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Comfort working in large hospital settings and with Epic charting preferred
• Able to meet hospital scheduling requirements including weekend coverage

Education

• Registered Nurse (active RN license required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in fetal monitoring and use of EFM
• Knowledge of high-risk antepartum care and management of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia/eclampsia, multiples, and diabetes
• Proficient in medication administration for obstetric patients, including insulin drips and magnesium sulfate therapy
• Experienced in assisting vaginal deliveries and circulating/assisting for Cesarean sections
• Familiarity with procedures such as cervical cerclage and D&C
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Comfortable charting in Epic and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Work at a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital with a supportive, experienced team
• Free parking on site for peace of mind and convenience
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make renewals easier
• Travel reimbursement and help navigating local logistics
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Opportunities to grow clinically in a very high-risk, specialty L&D unit
• A collaborative environment with interdisciplinary support teams

Travel Perks: Explore Orange, CA

Explore historic Old Towne Orange with its quaint Plaza, antique shops and great restaurants; take quick trips to nearby Anaheim for theme parks like Disneyland and Anaheim GardenWalk; enjoy Southern California beaches at Huntington, Newport and Laguna for surfing, sunsets and seaside dining; hike Santiago Oaks Regional Park or the nearby trails in Irvine; check out local breweries, farmer's markets and Chapman University events — plenty of weekend adventures after your shifts.

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