Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Antioch, California

Experienced Labor & Delivery RN sought for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Antioch, California. Join a supportive East Bay obstetrics team caring for patients and families throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.

This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for a compassionate Registered Nurse who provides evidence-based maternity care and works effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. Located in the East Bay, Antioch offers scenic Delta waterways, parks, and convenient access to the broader Bay Area while providing a welcoming community setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse / Obstetrics RN
• Location: Antioch, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,570-$2,710
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Work Setting: On-site Labor & Delivery unit

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
• AWHONN Advanced certification
• Clinical proficiency with electronic fetal monitoring, including external and internal monitoring
• Experience with labor support, vaginal delivery assistance, APGAR scoring, epidural anesthesia, magnesium sulfate therapy, Pitocin administration, and sterile vaginal examinations
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and patient education skills

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families across physiological, emotional, and educational needs throughout the childbirth experience.
• Develop, coordinate, and communicate individualized plans of care with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional standards and applicable policies.
• 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 related to labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum transitions.
• Administer medications and therapies, including Pitocin and magnesium sulfate, and safely manage IV access and blood products as needed.
• Educate patients and families about treatments, activities, newborn care, and transition planning using clear communication and teach-back techniques.
• Reassess patient responses, document care accurately in the electronic health record, and adjust interventions as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with rapid response and support services to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to the orientation and development of nursing team members when requested.

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Antioch, California, and bring your expertise to a supportive East Bay healthcare team.

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.