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Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Tracy, California

Join a collaborative Labor & Delivery team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to obstetric patients and newborns. This on-site California travel nursing opportunity in Tracy offers experienced Labor & Delivery RNs the chance to support patients through labor, delivery, cesarean recovery, and postpartum care while working 12-hour night shifts in an acute obstetric setting. Tracy is a welcoming Central Valley community with convenient access to the greater Bay Area, family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,650-$2,790
• Job Title: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Acute obstetric unit
• Location: Tracy, California
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Required as scheduled
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from AHA or ARC
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider certification
• Advanced fetal monitoring certification or demonstrated fetal monitoring competency
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to care for both postpartum mothers and newborns
• Previous Labor & Delivery charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation preferred

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external fetal monitoring and respond appropriately to changes
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and circulate for cesarean sections
• Recover cesarean patients and perform fundus, lochia, perineal, and postpartum assessments
• Perform obstetric triage and focused assessments for patients presenting with pregnancy-related concerns
• Administer and monitor therapies including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, terbutaline, antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, and epidural anesthesia
• Start and maintain IVs, manage infusion pumps and intravenous drips, and administer blood and blood products as ordered
• Complete sterile vaginal examinations, pain assessments, and ongoing patient education
• Support newborn safety through APGAR scoring, identification and security banding, and coordinated mother-baby care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary resources, including interpretation services, phlebotomy, social services, and physical therapy
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical documentation and follow infection prevention, isolation, and personal protective equipment standards

Apply now to join this Labor & Delivery travel nursing team in Tracy, California, and make a meaningful impact on maternal and newborn care.

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.