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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Night Shift in Eureka, CA

Apply now for a 26-week Labor & Delivery RN travel assignment in Eureka, California, caring for high-risk obstetric patients, newborns, and families on night shift. Make a meaningful impact through labor, delivery, and the postpartum experience while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers culturally responsive care in beautiful Northern California, with easy access to Humboldt Bay, scenic coastline, and nearby redwood forests.

Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Eureka, California
• Assignment Type: 26-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480–$2,610
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, hospital-based Labor & Delivery unit
• Unit Profile: Approximately 11 rooms, 15 beds, and an average daily census of 15–20 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required to meet staffing needs
• Holiday Requirement: Commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays may be required
• Floating: May float within scope to support staffing needs, including nearby sister facilities when required
• Time-Off Requests: Up to 7 days preferred; scheduling requests should be submitted in advance

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse license; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Postpartum nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP certifications
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients and newborns
• Strong clinical skills in fetal monitoring, labor support, vaginal delivery, cesarean section circulation, postpartum care, and newborn assessment
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and float within the nurse’s scope of practice as needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, and escalate concerns promptly
• Assist with and support vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, and cesarean sections, including circulating duties
• Administer and monitor medications and therapies such as oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, anticoagulation, insulin, and pain management medications
• Perform or assist with triage, sterile vaginal examinations, epidural care, amnioinfusion, fetal monitoring, and labor interventions
• Assess newborns, provide immediate newborn care, support thermoregulation, and complete APGAR scoring and required screenings
• Deliver postpartum and couplet care, including fundus, lochia, perineal, incision, and wound assessments
• Provide breastfeeding support, discharge education, newborn safety teaching, and care instructions to parents and families
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and other care team members
• Promote a safe, respectful, and culturally responsive experience for every patient and family

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery RN travel nursing opportunity in Eureka, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving Northern California families.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.