
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
- 11/03/2026
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) – California
Travel to California for a high-acuity Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse opportunity in a fast-paced acute care environment. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to support mothers and babies in a welcoming Modesto community known for its friendly atmosphere, easy access to Central Valley amenities, and nearby outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Setting: On-site acute care hospital
- Location: Modesto, CA 95356
- Start Date: 11/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent full-time equivalent Labor & Delivery RN experience within the last 3 years
- Recent Labor & Delivery experience required; high-risk Labor & Delivery experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- ACLS required
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to Labor & Delivery patients
- Support safe labor, birth, and recovery experiences for patients and families
- Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Collaborate closely with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Assist with high-risk obstetric situations and escalate concerns as needed
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established patient care protocols
- Promote a calm, supportive, and patient-centered environment throughout each shift
Why Apply for This California Travel Nursing Job?
- Competitive pay for experienced Labor & Delivery travel nurses
- 13-week travel assignment with consistent 12-hour night shifts
- Opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a high-acuity L&D setting
- Work in Modesto, a welcoming Central Valley community with a convenient location, local dining, and access to nearby parks and regional destinations
Apply now to join this California Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity and make an impact in maternal and newborn 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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