Labor and Delivery RN
Eureka, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,562/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery – Eureka, CA 95501
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Eureka, California
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:00). 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). Floating may be required to meet facility needs within scope of practice.
Highlights:
- 13-week travel assignment with 40 hours of paid orientation
- Care for a culturally diverse, high-risk obstetric population with approximately 15-20 daily census
- 11 rooms and 15 beds; approximately 20 patient visits per day
- RNs circulate on cesarean sections and provide comprehensive labor, delivery, and postpartum care
- Postpartum experience preferred; first-time travelers welcome
- Interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Requirements:
- Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate
- Epic charting system experience required
- Patient ratio experience of 1:3
- Proficiency in labor and delivery skills including fetal monitoring, cesarean section circulation, vaginal delivery assistance, postpartum care, newborn assessment, and breastfeeding support
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
- Clean background check required (no exceptions for background findings)
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers comprehensive support and competitive compensation for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses. You'll gain valuable experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients in a collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary support. Time-off requests are accommodated with advance notice (maximum 7 days per contract), and all required modules and orientation are fully supported. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on maternal and newborn health in a beautiful Northern California coastal community.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Eureka, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.
- Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- Eureka has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Eureka offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for seafood.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring the nearby redwood forests.
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