L&D | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 58 of them in Modesto.
- 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 (L&D RN) – Modesto, CA
Join a rewarding Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse opportunity in Modesto, California. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to support mothers and babies in a fast-paced, high-acuity L&D environment while enjoying the welcoming Central Valley, with convenient amenities, parks, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery Nursing
- Location: Modesto, CA 95356
- Start Date: 10/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Minimum of 1 year of recent, full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- ACLS certification preferred
- At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience preferred
- High-risk OB experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients
- Support safe deliveries and respond effectively in high-acuity maternal health situations
- Monitor maternal and fetal status and communicate changes promptly to the care team
- Collaborate with physicians, obstetric staff, and clinical support teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Deliver patient education and support throughout the birth experience
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow clinical protocols and best practices
Apply now to take the next step in your California nursing career and join this exciting Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Modesto, CA.
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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