
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
- Start date
- October 6, 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
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel) – Modesto, California
Join a rewarding Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Modesto, CA, where you can provide expert women’s health care in a high-acuity setting while enjoying California’s Central Valley. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers the chance to support families during one of life’s most meaningful moments while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary care team.
Job Details
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN (Critical Need)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Modesto, CA 95356
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 6, 2026
- 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 (ANRP) certification
- ACLS certification preferred/required for consideration
- At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
- High-risk OB experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of recent Labor & Delivery experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients throughout labor and delivery
- Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Support patients and families with education, reassurance, and clinical expertise
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe outcomes
- Assist with high-risk obstetric care as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
- Deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-oriented women’s health environment
Apply now to explore this Labor & Delivery RN travel job in Modesto, California, and join a healthcare team committed to safe, compassionate maternity care.
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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