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L&D | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareOakland, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Oakland, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 5, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$86.39
Weekly
$3,110
Yearly (full-time)
$161,720
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 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.

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Job description

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Oakland, California

Join a collaborative Labor & Delivery team as a travel nurse in Oakland, California, caring for mothers and newborns during some of their most important moments. This critical-need travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced L&D RN who is confident supporting high-risk obstetric patients and providing safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Oakland offers an energetic East Bay lifestyle with diverse dining, cultural attractions, scenic parks, and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
  • Location: Oakland, California
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030–$3,190
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
  • Position Availability: 1 opening

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
  • Recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience; high-risk L&D experience is strongly preferred
  • At least 1 year of high-risk Labor & Delivery experience within the last 2 years preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Current Registered Nurse license valid in California
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
  • Five or more years of recent Labor & Delivery experience preferred

Labor & Delivery Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, postpartum patients, and newborns according to established standards
  • Monitor maternal and fetal status and promptly identify changes requiring intervention
  • Support patients through normal and high-risk labor and delivery processes
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while documenting care accurately
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary obstetric care team
  • Assist with emergency procedures and neonatal stabilization as needed
  • Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive experience for every patient and family

Apply now to join this Labor & Delivery travel nursing team and advance your career in Oakland, California.

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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