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L&D | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareEureka, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Eureka, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$70.69
Weekly
$2,545
Yearly (full-time)
$132,340
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $70.69/hour — 5% 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

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Eureka, California

Travel to Eureka, CA as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse and join a high-acuity women’s health team providing expert care in Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn support.

Bring your Labor & Delivery expertise to a dynamic, high-acuity women’s health setting in Eureka, California. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to support a culturally diverse patient population in a community known for its beautiful Northern California coastline, redwoods, and welcoming small-town atmosphere. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact with every shift, this could be a great fit for your next California nursing job.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours
  • Contract Length: 26 weeks
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480 - $2,610
  • Orientation: 40 hours
  • Setting: High-risk obstetrical care with Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn support
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • Location: Eureka, CA 95501
  • Experience Level: At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery RN experience required
  • Charting System: Epic experience required
  • Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed to meet staffing needs
  • Float Requirement: May float within scope to meet facility needs
  • First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply

Job Requirements

  • Active California RN license required
  • Compact license must be in hand at submission
  • Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
  • Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications required
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Strong background in high-risk OB, postpartum, and newborn care preferred
  • Ability to circulate for cesarean sections
  • Ability to work night shifts and support weekend coverage when needed
  • Flexibility to float within scope of practice
  • Ability to commit to the requested schedule and complete compliance requirements prior to start

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients
  • Monitor fetal and maternal status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
  • Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean section recovery, and high-risk obstetrical care
  • Circulate for cesarean sections and support procedural needs in the unit
  • Administer medications and therapies as ordered, including IV fluids and other obstetrical interventions
  • Support breastfeeding, newborn assessment, and postpartum education
  • Document care accurately in Epic and maintain strong clinical communication with the care team
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to promote excellent patient outcomes
  • Adapt quickly to changing patient needs in a busy, team-oriented healthcare environment

Apply now to join this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Eureka, 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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