Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery - Orange, CA


Healthcare - CA - Orange, CA
Orange County, California
Locations: Orange County, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Riverside
Posted On: May 04, 2026
Last Day to Apply: May 11, 2026
Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Position Title: Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
Location: Orange, CA
Pay Rate (Local): Up to $55.00/hour
Pay Rate (Travel): Up to $78.00/hour
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Schedule: Night Shift – 3x12s (07:00 PM – 07:30 AM)
Duration: 13 Weeks (Extension Possibility)


Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity obstetric unit within a leading acute care hospital in Orange, CA. The ideal candidate will be confident, highly skilled, and experienced in managing complex and high-risk pregnancies in a fast-paced clinical environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients
  • Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and respond promptly to any abnormalities
  • Assist with vaginal deliveries and high-risk births
  • Circulate and assist in cesarean sections and related surgical procedures
  • Administer and manage critical medications including magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
  • Deliver compassionate postpartum and newborn care
  • Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Educate patients and families throughout the childbirth process

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (hard requirement)
  • Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
  • Strong experience in high-risk Labor & Delivery units
  • Must be proficient in circulating for C-sections
  • Proven ability to manage complex obstetric cases

Education & Licensure

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
  • Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
  • AWHONN Intermediate or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification (Required)

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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