L&D | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $86.39
- Weekly
- $3,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $161,720
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/06/2026
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
- 2,041 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 (L&D RN) – Travel Nursing Job in San Jose, California
Experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing assignment in San Jose, CA 95119. Join a dynamic L&D team in the heart of Silicon Valley and provide compassionate, high-acuity care to mothers and newborns in a fast-paced obstetric setting. If you are a skilled labor and delivery RN who thrives in critical care environments and values patient-centered care, this travel RN job is an excellent next step in your nursing career.
Job Details
- Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: San Jose, CA 95119
- Start Date: 10/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- One year of recent high-risk Labor & Delivery experience within the last 2 years preferred
- High Risk OB experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery
- Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Assist with deliveries and support physicians and the care team during obstetric procedures
- Deliver education and emotional support to patients and families during a significant life event
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive outcomes for mothers and newborns
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Respond to urgent situations with strong clinical judgment, calm communication, and a patient-first approach
Apply now for this rewarding Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in San Jose, California, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional 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.
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