
L&D | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $86.39
- Weekly
- $3,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $161,720
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 3, 2026
This job pays about $86.39/hour — 28% 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
- 2,040 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 33 of them in San Jose.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in San Jose, CA
Explore a Labor & Delivery RN travel nursing job in San Jose, California, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients and families throughout labor, delivery, and the postpartum experience. This critical-need travel nurse opportunity offers a 13-week contract, 12-hour night shifts, and an average of 36 hours per week. Join a dedicated obstetric nursing team in vibrant Silicon Valley, known for its diverse culture, excellent amenities, beautiful parks, and outdoor recreation.
Travel Registered Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse – Critical Need
- Location: San Jose, California
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030–$3,190
- Start Date: November 3, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Work Setting: On-site
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent Registered Nurse experience within the last 3 years
- Recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
- One year of high-risk Labor & Delivery experience within the last 2 years preferred
- High-risk obstetric nursing experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
- Basic Life Support certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred
Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
- Support high-risk obstetric patients through assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluation
- Collaborate with physicians, certified nurse-midwives, neonatal providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols
- Assist with emergency interventions and neonatal stabilization as needed
- Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote a safe, respectful, patient-centered care environment
Apply now for this Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse travel contract in San Jose, California, and join a trusted healthcare team serving patients and families during childbirth.
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.
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