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
- $84.17
- Weekly
- $3,030
- Yearly (full-time)
- $157,560
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 6, 2026
This job pays about $84.17/hour — 25% 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
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - San Jose, CA
Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in San Jose, California, serving a high-acuity maternal-child unit in the heart of the South Bay and Silicon Valley. If you are an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding California nursing job, this 13-week contract offers competitive weekly pay, 12-hour night shifts, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on growing families.
Job Details
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery (Critical Need)
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: On-site hospital-based maternal-child care
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
- Location: San Jose, CA 95119
- Start Date: October 6, 2026
Job Requirements
- 1+ year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- ACLS certification required
- High-risk Labor & Delivery experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in Labor & Delivery
- Support high-risk obstetric patients and respond to rapidly changing clinical needs
- Collaborate with physicians, neonatal teams, and fellow nurses to promote optimal maternal and fetal outcomes
- Monitor labor progress, assess maternal and fetal status, and assist with interventions as needed
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold hospital standards in a fast-paced environment
- Deliver exceptional patient-centered care while contributing to a supportive healthcare team culture
Why Travel Nursing in San Jose?
- Work in a sought-after San Jose healthcare location near Silicon Valley
- Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity maternal-child setting
- Enjoy a competitive travel nurse assignment with strong weekly compensation
- Join a team focused on quality care, collaboration, and patient safety
Apply now to take the next step in your Labor & Delivery travel nursing career in San Jose, 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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