Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Antioch, CA

Join a collaborative Labor and Delivery team as an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in Antioch, California. This 13-week California travel nursing job is ideal for an L&D nurse passionate about providing safe, compassionate care through labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum transitions. Located in the scenic East Bay and Delta region, Antioch offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Antioch, California
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,510-$2,640
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Healthcare Setting: Labor and Delivery / Obstetrics

Labor and Delivery RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license valid in California
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Current AWHONN Advanced certification
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and accurate clinical documentation

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess laboring patients and families, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based obstetric nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum transitions of care.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and provide care involving epidural anesthesia, magnesium sulfate therapy, Pitocin, and blood products.
• Perform and document sterile vaginal examinations, APGAR scoring, IV initiation and maintenance, and external and internal fetal monitoring.
• Support neonatal stabilization and resuscitation in accordance with established protocols and NRP standards.
• Educate patients and families about treatments, procedures, newborn care, and transition planning using clear communication and teach-back techniques.
• Evaluate patient responses to care, update the plan of care as needed, and maintain complete and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Promote patient safety, protect confidential health information, and collaborate with colleagues to support efficient workflow and high-quality maternal and newborn outcomes.

Apply now for this Labor and Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Antioch, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving mothers, newborns, and families.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.