Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $4,221 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: 26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a hospital position requiring a CA RN license and at least 1 year of L&D experience.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit caring for a high-risk OB, culturally diverse patient population
• RNs circulate on cesarean sections
• 11 rooms/15 beds with an average daily census of 15-20 patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Weekend shifts required to meet staffing needs
• Floating required to meet facility needs, with travelers given first priority within scope
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (pending license not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products required
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs and use of infusion pumps/drips required
• Experience with labor and delivery management, including assisting with vaginal deliveries and circulating for C-sections
• Experience with fetal monitoring, including use of external fetal monitoring and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience with postpartum care, including fundus/lochia/perineum care and breastfeeding support
• 2 supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care in a high-risk OB setting
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, hemorrhage/shock situations, and neonatal care in the delivery room
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities in the area

American Traveler Job ID #P-764706. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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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