Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 09/08/2026
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• Duration: 26 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery – Eureka, CA 95501\n

Start Date: September 8, 2026

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Location: Northern California coastal region

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Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:30), 26-week assignment. Weekend coverage required to meet staffing needs. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). Maximum 7 days requested time off per contract period.

Highlights:\n

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• 26-week travel assignment in a dynamic Labor and Delivery unit caring for high-risk obstetric patients
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• Work with a culturally diverse patient population in a facility performing over 300 births per month
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• Opportunity to circulate on cesarean sections and provide comprehensive maternal-newborn care
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• Unit features 11 rooms with 15 beds and average daily census of 15-20 patients
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• 40 hours of orientation provided with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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• First-time travelers accepted for this position
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Requirements:\n

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• Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission; pending licenses not accepted)
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• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
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• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate
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• Epic charting system experience required
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• Patient ratio experience of 1:3
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• Proficiency in core L&D skills including fetal monitoring, labor support, vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulation, postpartum care, and newborn assessment
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• Experience with high-risk deliveries, magnesium sulfate therapy, and pregnancy-induced hypertension preferred
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• Postpartum experience strongly preferred
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• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
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• Willingness to float to meet facility needs within scope of practice
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• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius or accept adjusted compensation
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Why Join Us?\n

This Labor and Delivery position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your maternal-newborn nursing expertise while working in a supportive environment that values quality patient care. You'll gain valuable experience managing diverse, high-acuity obstetric cases while enjoying the natural beauty of California's northern coast. Comprehensive orientation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and competitive travel nursing compensation make this an ideal assignment for nurses seeking professional growth and adventure.

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American Consultants Job ID #18894662. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:L&D,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants\n Benefits\n

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• Medical benefits
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• Dental benefits
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• Life insurance
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• Weekly pay
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• License and certification reimbursement
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• Holiday Pay
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• 401k retirement plan
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• Referral bonus
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