Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $84 per hour in Santa Cruz, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery Location: Santa Cruz,
CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $84 per hour
Shift Information: Nights Start Date: 3/2/2026 About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in santa cruz, California,
95060! Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery – UHC Staffing
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery Location: Santa Cruz, CA Start
Date: 03-02-2026 End Date: 06-01-2026 Contract Type: Travel
Contract Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00
PM; Night: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Schedule varies across the week,
includes every-other-weekend requirement and holiday rotation;
typical assignment guarantees 36 hours/week. 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 compassionate,
high-quality labor and delivery nursing care for low- and high-risk
patients Monitor fetal status using advanced fetal monitoring
systems and respond quickly to changes Collaborate closely with
OB/GYN teams, lactation consultants, and NICU colleagues to
optimize maternal and newborn outcomes Perform or assist with
scrubbing and intraoperative tasks when needed, supporting safe
deliveries Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner and Fetal
Link, ensuring clear communication of care Triage and manage
patients with common L&D diagnoses including preeclampsia,
preterm labor, and opioid use disorder Serve as a professional
bedside nurse in a locked, high-acuity unit with 1:1 to 1:3 ratios
as patient needs dictate Qualifications Current RN license
(California) in good standing Minimum 2 years of nursing
experience, with Labor & Delivery experience preferred Required
certifications: Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS, NRP; COVID vaccine
certification required Comfortable using Cerner and Fetal Link
electronic medical records Ability to float to Mother-Baby and
scrub when needed is a plus Familiarity with Level 3 NICU workflows
or experience collaborating with NICU teams preferred Education
Active RN license required (Associate degree or BSN acceptable).
BSN not required but may be preferred by some facilities Knowledge
& Skills Strong fetal monitoring interpretation and rapid clinical
decision-making Proficient charting in Cerner and use of central
fetal heart monitoring systems Hands-on skills for high-risk
obstetric scenarios (magnesium sulfate, PIH, preterm labor)
Excellent communication and teamwork with OB/GYN, IV team, RT, and
pharmacy Comfort working in an acute care, locked L&D setting
with flexible staffing ratios Ability to provide patient and family
education, including breastfeeding support Benefits Supportive team
environment where your expertise in L&D is valued and
celebrated Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to
keep your credentials current Medical, dental, and vision plan
options available to eligible staff Paid time off and holiday
scheduling built into core rotations Travel reimbursement and
housing support options for contract clinicians Robust orientation
and unit-specific onboarding so you hit the floor confident
Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training (float to
Mother-Baby, scrub opportunities) Access to lactation consultants,
in-house Level 3 NICU collaboration, and multidisciplinary care
teams Travel Perks: Explore Santa Cruz, CA Explore the best of
coastal Northern California while you work: stroll the iconic Santa
Cruz Beach Boardwalk, catch world-class surf at Steamer Lane,
wander the shops and cafes on Pacific Avenue, or enjoy cliffside
trails at Wilder Ranch State Park. For nature lovers, visit Henry
Cowell Redwoods State Park for majestic redwood hikes, or take a
short drive to Monterey and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Charming
Capitola Village offers seaside dining and boutique shopping, and
the scenic drives to Carmel and Big Sur make perfect weekend
getaways. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery? Let's get you moving forward!
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NurseLife 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare
facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements.
Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical
technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Adapting
to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters
adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life
and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. In some
assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in
health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and
wellness in the community. Different healthcare facilities may have
varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these
variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and
the rationale behind different policies. Connect with healthcare
professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network.
These connections can open doors to new career opportunities,
collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare
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