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L&D | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareModesto, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Modesto, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 9, 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.

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Job description

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Modesto, California

Join a fast-paced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse travel assignment in Modesto, California, supporting mothers and newborns during one of life’s most meaningful moments. This California nursing job offers a supportive clinical environment, a 13-week contract, and the chance to provide exceptional maternal-newborn care in a vibrant Central Valley community.

Job Details

  • Location: Modesto, CA 95356
  • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery / Maternal-Newborn Nursing
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/06/2026
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190

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
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • ACLS certification required
  • Labor & Delivery experience preferred, including high-risk OB experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate, high-quality care to laboring patients, postpartum patients, and newborns
  • Monitor maternal and fetal status throughout the labor and delivery process
  • Support safe deliveries by responding quickly to changing clinical needs in a fast-paced L&D unit
  • Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, obstetric staff, and the care team to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Deliver patient education and emotional support to families during labor, birth, and recovery
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow unit protocols, safety standards, and best practices
  • Contribute to a team-focused environment with attention to detail and clinical excellence

Apply now to join this rewarding Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Modesto, California, and make a meaningful impact in maternal and newborn healthcare.

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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