Labor and Delivery RN, Night Shift, 15K Sign On!

Healthcare Recruiters International; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

PTO and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with County contrib.

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

HealthCare Recruiters International is seeking a compassionate Labor and Delivery RN for a full-time night shift in Monterey County, CA. The role offers a $15,000 sign-on, up to $10,000 relocation assistance, and federal loan forgiveness eligibility.

Requirements include a California RN license and at least one year in high-acuity L&D. BSN/MSN is desirable; pre-employment checks and California ID are required. Night schedule, self scheduling, and a strong team environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• Minimum one year of experience in a high-acuity labor and delivery setting
• Experience working in hospital-based labor and delivery strongly preferred
• Team-centered values and commitment to patient dignity
• Able to work a consistent night shift and .9 FTE schedule
• Pre-employment physical, background check, and fingerprinting required
• Must show original Social Security Card and valid California ID prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Provide labor and delivery care on a night shift schedule from 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Manage a 1:2 patient ratio for normal acuity and 1:1 for high acuity cases
• Participate in C-sections and complex deliveries
• Collaborate with a 9-nurse team including a dedicated triage nurse and charge nurse
• Work on a self schedule model with schedule given 45 days in advance
• Attend daily handoff briefings at shift start to ensure smooth care transitions
• Receive assignments from the charge nurse with time to review and ask questions
• Deliver care to a patient population predominantly low socioeconomic status and indigenous
• Utilize on-site translator services for culturally competent communication
• Provide discharge teaching and clear communication to patients and families
• Document and communicate changes in patient condition and progress effectively
• Engage with continued learning and hospital-sponsored certifications

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Labor and Delivery RN – Night Shift
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
.9 FTE; 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance, Federal Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Monterey County, CA

HealthCare Recruiters International (HCRI) is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Labor and Delivery RN (L&D RN) for a full-time night shift position in Monterey County, CA. This hospital-based role offers a supportive team environment, a tailored orientation program, and the chance to work with a high-volume patient population in a mission-driven setting. Nurses passionate about serving underserved or indigenous populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience in a high-acuity Labor and Delivery setting. Hospital-based Labor and Delivery experience is strongly preferred.

Located just 20 minutes from Monterey and the central coast, Salinas offers a lower cost of living than many surrounding regions, with easy access to beaches, hiking, and the cultural richness of California’s Central Coast. Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 is available for qualified out-of-area candidates.

L&D RN Responsibilities - Night Shift

• Provide labor and delivery care on a night shift schedule from 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Manage a 1:2 patient ratio for normal acuity and 1:1 for high acuity cases
• Participate in C-sections and complex deliveries
• Collaborate closely with a 9-nurse team including a dedicated triage nurse and charge nurse
• Work on a self schedule model with schedule given 45 days in advance
• Attend daily 15-minute handoff briefings at the start of shift to ensure smooth care transitions
• Receive assignments directly from the charge nurse with time to review and ask questions
• Deliver care to a patient population that is predominantly low socioeconomic status and indigenous
• Utilize on-site translator services to ensure culturally competent communication
• Provide discharge teaching and clear communication to patients and families
• Document and communicate changes in patient condition and progress effectively
• Engage with continued learning and hospital-sponsored certifications

L&D RN Requirements

• Active California RN license
• Minimum one year of experience in a high-acuity labor and delivery setting
• Experience working in hospital-based labor and delivery strongly preferred
• BSN or MSN highly desirable (additional compensation applies)
• Must demonstrate team-centered values and a commitment to patient dignity
• Ability to participate in C-section deliveries
• Must be able to work a consistent night shift and .9 FTE schedule
• Pre-employment physical, background check, and fingerprinting required
• Must show original Social Security Card and valid California ID prior to start date

L&D RN Compensation

• Hourly base range: $64.81 to $88.47
• Additional night shift differential: $3.00 (for 4 hours between 2:45 PM – 12:45 AM)
• Additional late night shift differential: $4.50 (for 4 hours between 10:45 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend differential: $1.25 per hour
• Degree pay: Additional $1.20 per hour for BSN, $2.40 per hour for MSN
• Compensation placement considers education, years of experience, and internal step schedule
• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 based on the address listed on your resume, paid out in first paycheck
• Federal loan forgiveness eligibility (facility qualifies under HRSA guidelines)

L&D RN Additional Benefits Include

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous accrual-based PTO and sick leave
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with County contribution
• CEU reimbursement and certification coverage
• Free on-site employee parking

All required qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the resume to be considered for this position.