Location: Orange, CA

Start Date: 03-24-2026

End Date: 06-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12 Day, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week), Day shift (weekends may exceed every other to accommodate unit needs)

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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 for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients
• Monitor fetal status using external fetal monitoring and recognize/treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Circulate and assist in Cesarean sections and other surgical procedures like D&C and cervical cerclage
• Administer obstetric medications safely (magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, antihypertensives) and monitor responses
• Support vaginal and high-risk deliveries with hands-on assistance and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IV teams, RT, pharmacy, PT, social work) to coordinate complex care
• Document care accurately in Epic and maintain clear clinical communication during handoffs
• Act as a seasoned traveler and reliable RN resource in a very high-risk unit; adhere to facility protocols and patient-safety standards

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years Labor & Delivery experience required — hard stop (no exceptions)
• Previous travel nursing experience required; NO first-time travelers
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate (AWHONN Advanced preferred; NCC EFM accepted in place of Intermediate)
• Must be able to circulate for C-sections and support surgical cases
• Comfort and experience working in high-risk antepartum settings and large hospital environments
• Familiarity with Epic charting preferred and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to meet RTO requirements at time of submittal

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Specific degree not listed in posting; nursing education appropriate to RN licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Labor & Delivery management and hands-on assistance in deliveries
• External Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and fetal heart rate pattern recognition
• High-risk antepartum care and management of diagnoses such as pre-eclampsia, multiples, diabetes and IUFD
• Surgical circulating for C-section and perioperative obstetric support
• Medication administration skills: magnesium sulfate therapy, insulin drips, antihypertensives
• Procedural familiarity with cervical cerclage, D&C, and other OB interventions
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills (Epic experience a plus)
• Ability to work 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios in high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with clinical onboarding and a 72-hour orientation to get you confident and ready
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts and adventures
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for state requirements and renewals
• Travel reimbursement and help with travel logistics to make your move smooth
• Access to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Opportunities to work in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital — a point of pride for your resume
• Free parking on-site — one less thing to worry about during long shifts
• Professional development support and exposure to high-acuity, high-risk OB care

Travel Perks: Explore Orange, CA

Orange, CA sits in the heart of Orange County — when you’re off shift, enjoy quick trips to nearby attractions: stroll the charming Old Towne Orange for antique shops and great eats, spend a day at Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm (both short drives), relax on Huntington, Newport or Laguna beaches, hike scenic trails at Santiago Oaks or Peters Canyon, visit the Bowers Museum or Discovery Cube for cultural outings, and take easy weekend trips to Los Angeles or San Diego for museums, nightlife and coastal escapes.

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