Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D) in Hanford, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,643–$2,817 per week. Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). This travel assignment is in a hospital setting and focuses on delivering coordinated obstetric nursing care in the L&D unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,643–$2,817 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based labor and delivery unit
- Travel assignment (temporary)

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines using critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.
- Monitor labor progress, assist with deliveries, and provide postpartum and neonatal care as appropriate; administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions per orders.
- Document care accurately and timely; maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy; ensure infection control and safety protocols are followed.
- Collaborate with obstetric team, anesthesia, respiratory care, and ancillary staff to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about the care plan, newborn care basics, pain management options, and post‑partum instructions.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Labor and Delivery (L&D) nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work Days shift on a 12-hour schedule (3 days per week), totaling ~36 hours
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Eligibility to participate in a travel assignment and to complete required credentialing and health screenings

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel assignment support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Compliance and licensing support to facilitate assignment
- Dedicated staffing coordination throughout the assignment

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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.

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