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
- $84.17
- Weekly
- $3,030
- Yearly (full-time)
- $157,560
- Start date
- October 6, 2026
This job pays about $84.17/hour — 25% 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 RN - Night Shift in Modesto, CA
Join a fast-paced Labor & Delivery RN team in Modesto, California, and provide exceptional maternity care to mothers and babies in a dynamic clinical environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Central Valley community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 scheduled hours per week
- Start Date: October 6, 2026
- End Date: January 2, 2027
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
- Location: Modesto, CA 95356
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 1+ year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience
- Recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience preferred, including high-risk OB experience
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to laboring and postpartum patients
- Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Support safe, evidence-based care during high-risk deliveries
- Collaborate closely with physicians, obstetric providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold quality standards
- Deliver calm, confident care in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery environment
Location Highlights
- Modesto offers a friendly Central Valley setting with a convenient location, strong community feel, and easy access to regional travel routes and outdoor recreation.
Apply now to join this Labor & Delivery travel nurse job in Modesto, CA and make a difference in maternity care today.
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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