Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN
Eureka, CA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,219/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date10/19/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration26 weeks

Pay

9% higher than average Registered Nurse / Labor and Delivery Nurse pay in California

Estimated total pay

$3,219/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,707/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,512/week

Benefits

Referral bonus

Description

3481257

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

Job Overview
- Status: Open
- Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery
- Unit: L&D RN
- Contract Length: 26 weeks
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
1. Shift & Schedule
  - Shift: Night shift
  - Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts/week
  - Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  - Block Schedule: No
  - Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed to meet staffing needs
  - Number of Weekend Shifts: As needed during the contract
  - On-Call: Not specifically required in the job description
  - Float: Yes — travelers are the first to float within their scope when needed.
  1. Experience Requirements
    - Minimum Experience: 1 year
    - Travel Experience: Not required
    - First-Time Traveler: Yes
    - Patient Ratio Experience: 1:1–3
    - Postpartum Experience: Preferred
    - CA RN License: Required
    - Pending License: Not accepted
    - Epic: Required
Unit Information
- Unit: Labor & Delivery
- Rooms: 11
- Beds: 15
- Average Daily Census: 15–20
- Patients: Neonates, infants, and adults
- Population: High-risk OB and culturally diverse patients
- Important: RNs are expected to circulate for C-sections.
Required Certifications
- ACLS
- AWHONN Intermediate
- BLS
- NRP
Key Required Skills
Labor & Delivery
- Labor and delivery management
- Assist with high-risk deliveries
- Assist with vaginal deliveries
- Circulate for C-sections
- Recover C-sections
- Sterile vaginal examinations
- Amnioinfusion
Fetal Monitoring
- External fetal monitoring
- Internal fetal monitoring
- Recognition/treatment of abnormal fetal heart-rate patterns
- IUPC placement and calibration
Postpartum
- Cesarean-section postpartum care
- Vaginal-delivery postpartum care
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Couplet care
- Multiple births
- Fundus/lochia/perineal care
- Foley catheter management
- Breastfeeding/lactation support
Newborn Care
- APGAR scoring
- Baby nurse / baby catcher
- Newborn assessment
- Newborn hypoglycemia
- Phototherapy
- Thermoregulation
- Cord care
- Infant identification
- Metabolic screening
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Car-seat education
- Parent discharge teaching
Preferred Skills
- Central-line/CVC/PICC management
- Drawing venous blood
- Forceps/vacuum extraction
- Hemorrhage/shock management
- Insulin drips
- Prostaglandins
- Amniocentesis assistance
- OCT
- Obstetric triage
- Cervical cerclage
- D&C
- General anesthesia
- IV conscious sedation
- Dysrhythmia interpretation
- Spiral electrode placement
- Circumcision care
Facility Support
Available interdisciplinary services include:
- Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Services
- Interpretation Services
- Phlebotomy
- Radiology
- Social Services
- Lift Teams
- Rapid Response Teams
- Pharmacy
Hospital / Unit Highlights
- High-risk OB population
- Culturally diverse patient population
- Labor & Delivery
- Antepartum
- LDRP
- Mother/Baby
- RNs circulate for C-sections
- Postpartum experience preferred
Most Important Requirements
1. 1 year RN experience
2. L&D experience/skills
3. CA RN license required
4. No pending license
5. ACLS + AWHONN Intermediate + BLS + NRP
6. Epic experience
7. Must be able to circulate C-sections
8. Must have required L&D/fetal-monitoring skills
9. Night shift: 6 PM–6 AM, 3×12s
10. Weekend work as needed
11. Must be willing to float.

3481257

Employer

Bestica

3.9rating(22 reviews)

8 nurses recommend working with Bestica

Anonymous

Labor and Delivery (RN)

4.0rating

Pros

Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.

Cons

None

Review of Bestica on Aug 24, 2026

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About Eureka, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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