Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Credentialing help

Extension opportunities

Nationwide assignments

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Labor and Delivery for a 13-week travel assignment in Clearlake, California. The role offers 36 hours per week with three 12-hour nights (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) and a start date of October 5, 2026.

You will provide obstetric and neonatal care through labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care, document in EPIC, and collaborate with obstetricians, midwives and neonatal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of labor and delivery/postpartum experience
• Strong newborn stabilization skills
• Active California RN license and current BLS/ACLS/STABLE registrations

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care from labor admission through postpartum and newborn care up to 28 days of life
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, perform fetal monitoring per protocol, assist with deliveries and neonatal stabilization as needed
• Administer medications, support lactation education, and provide family-centered newborn care
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, neonatal teams, and other disciplines; document care accurately in the EPIC system
• Respond to obstetric or neonatal emergencies, participate in codes, and uphold patient safety and HIPAA requirements

Skills

Labor & Delivery experience

Newborn stabilization skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

ACLS

STABLE

NRP

AWHONN Fetal Monitoring

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (L&D) travel assignment in Clearlake, California. This 13-week, travel-based role is in a critical access hospital setting. Start date: October 5, 2026. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Schedule: three 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM–6:30 AM). Weekly pay range: $2,718–$2,865 per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,718–$2,865 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour blocks (6:00 PM–6:30 AM)
• Start date: October 5, 2026
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care from labor admission through postpartum and newborn care up to 28 days of life
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, perform fetal monitoring per protocol, assist with deliveries and neonatal stabilization as needed
• Administer medications, support lactation education, and provide family-centered newborn care
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, neonatal teams, and other disciplines; document care accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Respond to obstetric or neonatal emergencies, participate in codes, and uphold patient safety and HIPAA requirements

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of California
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and STABLE certification required within six months of employment; recertified every two years
• NRP certification and hospital-conscious sedation certification required within six months; recertified every two years
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification required within six months; recertified every two years
• EPIC experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in labor and delivery/postpartum; strong newborn stabilization skills
• Night shift experience (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) and labor and delivery experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, small-community hospital environment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing assistance to meet certification timelines
• Extension opportunities based on performance and need
• Access to nationwide travel assignments

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.