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

Seeking a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) for a 26-week travel nursing contract in Eureka, California. Join a collaborative maternal-child health team and provide high-quality care to birthing patients, newborns, and families.

This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for high-risk obstetric patients in a culturally diverse community while gaining experience across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Located along California’s scenic North Coast near Humboldt Bay and the redwood region, Eureka offers a welcoming community, historic charm, and abundant access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Eureka, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480-$2,610
• Schedule: Night shifts, 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 26-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Labor & Delivery with postpartum and newborn care
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and adults
• Unit Profile: Approximately 11 rooms, 15 beds, and an average daily census of 15-20 patients
• Additional Scheduling: Weekend coverage is required to meet staffing needs; travelers may float within their scope of practice

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Demonstrated ability to care for high-risk obstetric patients
• Competency with labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn assessments
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring, including interpretation of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, and cesarean sections; circulate for C-sections as needed
• Manage oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensive, antiseizure, insulin, and other obstetric therapies according to clinical protocols
• Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies, including hemorrhage, shock, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and abnormal fetal conditions
• Perform newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, cord care, metabolic screening, and identification and security procedures
• Support breastfeeding, lactation education, discharge teaching, car seat education, and family-centered care
• Provide obstetric triage and assist with procedures such as sterile vaginal examinations, epidural management, amnioinfusion, and IUPC monitoring
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and safely manage IVs, infusion pumps, central lines, and blood products
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Float to nearby units or sister facilities within the nurse’s scope of practice when operationally required

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Eureka, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving Northern California families.

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.