Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,947 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift assignment requiring CA licensure and at least 1 year of L&D experience.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit within a hospital setting
• High-risk OB patient population within a culturally diverse community
• RNs circulate on cesarean sections
• 11 rooms/beds with an average daily census of 15-20 patients
• Approximately 20 visits per day
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Weekend shifts required to meet staffing needs
• Floating required to meet facility needs, with travelers floated first within their scope
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and venous blood draws
• Experience with labor and delivery management including vaginal delivery, C-section circulation, and high-risk delivery assistance
• Experience with fetal monitoring including external fetal heart monitoring
• Experience with postpartum care including fundus/lochia/perineum care and hemorrhage management
• Experience with newborn care including APGAR scoring, cord care, and newborn assessment
• Experience administering medications such as Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate therapy
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, C-section recovery, and neonatal care in the delivery room
• Support breastfeeding and lactation, discharge teaching, and newborn identification protocols
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, travel contractor, or per-diem staff, including location and dates
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location

American Traveler Job ID #P-760713. 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: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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