Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery in Ukiah, California. Starting October 12, 2026, this 13-week travel assignmentoccurs in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,562 to $2,669, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 3x12-hour Day shifts. The role involves delivering coordinated nursing care to obstetric patients and, when needed, NICU patients, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Licensure, certifications, and education requirements are noted in the Qualifications section.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,562 – $2,669 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour Day shifts
- Start date: October 12, 2026
- Location and setting: Ukiah, CA, short-term acute care hospital in labor and delivery
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for labor and delivery patients according to established standards and the nursing process; monitor maternal and fetal status and respond to changes.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of nursing staff at multiple levels, collaborating with obstetric, anesthesia, neonatal, and ancillary teams.
- Administer medications, manage IVs, perform fetal monitoring, and document care accurately in the patient record.
- Participate in discharge planning, provide patient and family education on labor, delivery, newborn care, lactation support, and post-partum care.
- Maintain a safe, healing environment; ensure infection control, patient safety, and adherence to unit protocols.
- Provide NICU support as required for day shift, including neonatal resuscitation readiness and collaboration with the Level II nursery team.
Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Education: BSN preferred
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required; ACLS required; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
- Experience: Minimum two years of recent experience in labor and delivery or a related neonatal/obstetric setting; Level II NICU experience preferred for day shifts
- Skills: Ability to work the 12-hour day shift in a fast-paced obstetric/NICU environment; strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork
- Additional: Ability to work in Ukiah, California and participate in discharge planning and collaborative care with the care team
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 assignment support for clinical and logistical needs
- Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension opportunities based on performance and unit needs
- Housing assistance available (where applicable)
- Nationwide assignments within the network
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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.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work, Day shift