L&D | Registered Nurse

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Eureka, California

Travel Labor & Delivery RN job in Eureka, CA: join a dynamic obstetric nursing team providing high-risk labor, postpartum, and newborn care in beautiful Northern California.

Join a dynamic Labor & Delivery team in Eureka, California, a beautiful coastal community in Northern California known for its fresh ocean air, redwood forests, and easy access to scenic outdoor adventures. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to support high-risk obstetric care, collaborate with a skilled interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact on mothers, babies, and families.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480 - $2,610
• Location: Eureka, CA 95501
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• On-Site: Yes
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Setting: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Newborn Care
• Patient Population: High-risk OB and culturally diverse families
• Scheduling Notes: Weekend coverage may be needed to support staffing needs
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 40 hours

Job Requirements

• Active California RN license required; compact license must be in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
• Experience with postpartum care preferred
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate
• Strong skills in obstetric and newborn care, including fetal monitoring and cesarean section support
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) preferred
• Ability to float within scope as needed to support facility needs
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high-risk obstetric patients

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond to changes in condition
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and recovery care
• Support high-risk obstetric patients with evidence-based nursing interventions
• Perform newborn assessments and support family education after delivery
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Provide patient education on labor, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and safety
• Float within your scope to meet department and system needs

Apply now for this California travel nurse job in Eureka and bring your Labor & Delivery expertise to a supportive, high-acuity obstetric care team.

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.