American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery – Eureka, CA 95501
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Location: Eureka, California
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM), 26-week assignment. Weekend coverage required to meet staffing needs. Daily census of 15-20 patients with 11 rooms and 15 beds available.
Highlights:
- Work with a culturally diverse patient population in a facility that provides high-risk obstetrical care
- Circulate on cesarean sections and assist with vaginal deliveries in a dynamic Labor and Delivery environment
- Postpartum experience preferred; float opportunities available within scope of practice to meet facility needs
- 40 hours of paid orientation to ensure successful onboarding
- First-time travelers welcome with at least one year of Labor and Delivery experience
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Requirements:
- Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of 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 essential L&D skills including fetal monitoring, labor support, postpartum care, newborn assessment, cesarean section circulation, breastfeeding support, and administration of medications including Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate
- Two professional references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
- Clean background check required (no exceptions for background discrepancies)
- Candidates must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
Why Join Us?
This 26-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Request up to 7 days of time off during your contract, with all requests submitted upfront for consideration. Travelers may be expected to float to nearby sister facilities within their scope of practice to meet staffing needs, providing diverse clinical experiences throughout your assignment.
American Consultants Job ID #18894661. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:L&D,19:00:00-07:00:00
About 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.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus