Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery Job Responsibilities The Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery unit is responsible for providing comprehensive and high-quality care to expectant mothers and their newborns.

Key responsibilities include: Circulating in cesarean sections and maintaining proficiency in all aspects of LDRP. Offering couplet care and managing patients through preterm labor, inductions, and other obstetric conditions. Administering and titrating intravenous medications, including Pitocin. Performing patient assessments and monitoring fetal heart rate patterns. Collaborating with medical staff and ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines. Participating in triage and managing complex obstetric cases effectively.

Unit Information This unit features: 10 Labor and Delivery beds. 2 Operating Room suites dedicated to cesarean sections. 3 triage beds for obstetric emergency department overflow. 12 postpartum beds. A monthly average of 140-165 births.

Patient-to-nurse ratios following AWHONN guidelines: 1:3-4 for couplets, and up to 1:2 for labor and delivery.

Qualifications Candidates must possess the following certifications and skills: Active ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN-Advanced certifications are required; STABLE certification is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery is essential. Ability to float to the Mother-Baby unit and manage cesarean sections effectively.

Proficient in reading and interpreting EKG strips, particularly for patients in PACU. Work Environment Shifts are 12 hours, starting at 6:45 PM. Report is conducted at the bedside.

The environment supports a collaborative approach to patient care, with OB hospitalists and anesthesia available 24/7. Opportunities for overtime and additional shifts are frequently available, with holiday rotations expected.

Additional Information Scrubs are provided for all personnel. The unit encompasses a high-risk patient population, and all nurses are expected to engage fully in all aspects of patient care, from start to finish. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19372257.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D),19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.