Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - $3,067 per week
American Consultants — South Lake Tahoe, CA
$3,067/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery – South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week. 8-bed unit with approximately 300 births per year. No deliveries before 35 weeks gestation. Three RNs always staffed on unit.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive perinatal nursing role including pre-labor/triage, delivery, postpartum, and nursery care
- Work in a beautiful mountain community at nearly 6,200 feet above sea level
- Opportunity to care for high-risk patients including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and multiples (twins)
- Training provided in nursery and lactation skills; two RN/LCs on staff for support
- 91-day travel assignment at a Level III Trauma Center and community health system
- Perform outpatient fetal stress tests (day shift) and provide independent care during nights and weekends
Requirements:
- Current California RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required; 5+ years preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
- Current Fetal Heart Monitoring certification (NCC or AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced course accepted)
- STABLE certification preferred
- Significant neonatal resuscitation experience required
- Completion of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
- Strong ability to work independently and provide care without physician or anesthesia support during nights and weekends
Why Join Us?
This travel assignment offers the unique opportunity to practice comprehensive perinatal nursing in one of the most beautiful locations in California. You'll work as a self-starter in a supportive environment that values adaptability and professional growth, while enjoying competitive compensation and the chance to expand your clinical skills across all aspects of maternal-newborn care. Ideal candidates are independent, open to coaching, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit mountain community.
American Consultants Job ID #19121389. 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:L&D,19:00:00-07:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus