Formation, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.Job Description & Requirements
Unit Description – Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) Unit
Type of Care Provided:
Comprehensive obstetric care from admission through delivery, recovery, and postpartum discharge
Care for both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies
Support for vaginal, cesarean, and VBAC deliveries
Patient Population:
Adult women (antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum)
Newborns (including immediate post-delivery care)
Culturally diverse patient base
Unit Capacity:
15 beds and 11 rooms
Average daily census of 15–20 patients
Common Diagnoses/Conditions:
Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
Preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes
Placenta previa and placental abruption
Gestational diabetes
Multiple gestations
Postpartum hemorrhage and complications
Nursing Responsibilities:
Triage and monitor laboring patients
Perform and interpret fetal monitoring (EFM/IUPC)
Administer magnesium sulfate, oxytocin, and other obstetric medications
Circulate and assist during cesarean sections
Manage postpartum recovery and newborn care
Provide patient and family education on breastfeeding and infant care
Team and Support Services:
Collaboration with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and pediatric teams
24/7 provider coverage including anesthesia and neonatal support
Access to pharmacy, respiratory therapy, radiology, and rapid response teams
Systems and Equipment:
Documentation: EPIC and OBIX
Medication Management: Pyxis
Communication: SBAR
Fetal monitoring systems and emergency response equipment available
Certifications Required:
BLS, NRP, FHM, AWHONN Intermediate
ACLS and AWHONN Advanced preferred
Staffing and Scheduling:
12-hour shifts (days 06:00–18:30 / nights 18:00–06:30)
Ratio typically 1:1–1:3 depending on acuity
Call and floating required to meet unit needs
Block scheduling; no 4x12s allowed
Orientation and Other Details:
40-hour orientation (3 shifts)
Scrubs provided
First-time travelers not accepted
Formation Healthcare is a leading Travel Nursing agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Travel nurses need knowledgeable, motivated recruiters they can trust, and the highest rates at the top facilities nationwide. Nurses, we hear you! We’re here to help you focus on your patients worry-free, we’ll focus on the rest. Don’t settle for less than you deserve, call Formation Healthcare for your next travel assignment and see the difference, today!
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