L&D RN in Merced, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Merced, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,764/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.78
- Weekly
- $2,764
- Yearly (full-time)
- $143,728
This job pays about $76.78/hour — 14% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,374 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 12 of them in Merced.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.39/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Provide specialized labor and delivery care during a 13-week travel assignment in Merced, California. You will support patients through labor, delivery, antepartum care, and recovery; circulate cesarean sections; manage patients receiving magnesium; and care for a diverse patient population. The assignment includes 12-hour day shifts, bedside reporting, hourly rounds, detailed documentation, and collaboration with in-house obstetric and anesthesia teams. Experience with fetal monitoring, strong IV skills, and the ability to apply evidence-based algorithms are important. You will also support baby-friendly practices, golden-hour care, newborn education, and the development of newer nurses.
Weather:
Merced typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with plenty of sunny days, cool mornings, and crisp evenings. It is a pleasant season for exploring local parks, outdoor attractions, and nearby destinations.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local outing: Explore Applegate Park and the Merced Multicultural Arts Center.
• Local outing: Visit the Merced County Courthouse Museum and downtown shops.
• Day trip: Spend a day hiking and sightseeing in Yosemite National Park.
• Day trip: Tour the aircraft collection at Castle Air Museum in Atwater.
• Day trip: Enjoy boating, fishing, or a picnic at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Merced, California
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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