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

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a travel nursing assignment in Eureka, CA. Join a high-acuity L&D team delivering compassionate, evidence-based maternal and newborn care in a scenic Northern California coastal community.

Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery team in beautiful Eureka, California, where Northern California’s coastal charm meets a strong community hospital environment. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced L&D RN who enjoys providing compassionate care in a dynamic setting serving a culturally diverse patient population. You’ll support high-risk obstetric care, collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team, and play an important role in helping families through one of life’s most meaningful moments.

Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN / Maternal-Newborn Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: On-site hospital-based unit
• Location: Eureka, CA 95501 — a scenic coastal community known for its redwood access, historic charm, and relaxed Northern California lifestyle
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 1/18/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Night shift, 3×12-hour shifts (18:00 – 06:00)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,480 – $2,610
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed to support staffing
• Float Requirement: Yes, travelers may float within scope to meet facility needs
• First-Time Traveler Friendly: Yes

Job Requirements

• Active California RN license required at submission
• At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Experience with postpartum care preferred
• Previous experience using Epic charting required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP
• Ability to care for high-risk obstetric patients in a culturally diverse healthcare setting
• Strong clinical experience with antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
• Comfortable with floating within scope as needed
• Ability to meet scheduling expectations, including holiday coverage as assigned

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum
• Support high-risk OB patients and collaborate with the care team during cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries
• Monitor fetal status, assess maternal wellbeing, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Assist with circulation for C-sections and perform newborn and postpartum assessments
• Educate and support patients and families on labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
• Administer medications and therapies related to obstetric care, including IVs, blood products, and labor management protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit standards for safe, evidence-based care
• Collaborate with physicians, specialty staff, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote excellent outcomes

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery RN travel job in Eureka, California, and join a healthcare team committed to high-quality maternal 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.