Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $3,383 per week
American Consultants — South Lake Tahoe, CA
$3,383/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
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: ASAP
- 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: October 26, 2026
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week. This is an 8-bed unit with approximately 300 births annually. No deliveries before 35 weeks gestation. Three RNs are always staffed on the 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 on the south shore of Lake Tahoe
- 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
- Day shift includes outpatient fetal stress testing responsibilities
- 91-day assignment with pairs welcome; multiple openings available
Requirements:
- Current California RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required; 5+ years preferred
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Fetal Heart Monitoring certifications required (FHM may be NCC or AWHONN)
- STABLE certification preferred or must complete upon hire
- Significant neonatal resuscitation experience required
- Completion of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
- Ability to independently provide care, as no physician or anesthesia is in-house nights or weekends
- Must be a self-starter, adaptable, and open to coaching
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to practice full-scope perinatal nursing in a supportive, community-focused environment. You'll work as part of a collaborative team in a Level III Trauma Center that serves both residents and visitors to the Lake Tahoe region. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working autonomously, attending cesarean sections, recovering both mother and baby, and may occasionally float to the ER or acute care floor as a sitter. Competitive compensation and the opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful locations in the country make this an exceptional assignment.
American Consultants Job ID #18875279. 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