Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
Hanford, CA
Staffing partner
RN
Posted Jun 19
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- L&D
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts Jun 1, 2026 · Travel
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Staffing partner
- Healthforce
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Pay
About this role
Overview Registered Nurse - OB in a hospital setting (antepartum/antenatal and postpartum/postnatal care) in Hanford, California. Travel assignment starts 06/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,321 to $2,479 per week. Shift is nights, 3x12-hour blocks. This unit serves maternity patients and normal newborns; gynecology is excluded and labor and delivery are not part of this department. The role involves coordinating care according to established nursing standards and supervising other nursing staff on the unit.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,321–$2,479 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 06/01/2026
Read the full posting
- Work setting: Hospital-based obstetric care unit (antepartum/antenatal and postpartum/postnatal)
- Travel assignment with opportunity for extension based on unit needs and performance
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients in the antepartum/antenatal and postpartum/postnatal period, following the nursing process and established standards of care.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications and interventions as ordered, and document findings accurately.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff on the unit, ensuring safe, evidence-based care and appropriate delegation.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, neonatal staff, and other disciplines to coordinate comprehensive care plans for maternity patients and normal newborns.
- Provide education to patients and families on postpartum and newborn care, discharge planning, and safety considerations.
- Maintain high standards of infection control, patient safety, and quality of care through accurate charting and compliance with policies.
Requirements
- Ability to care for antepartum/antenatal and postpartum/postnatal patients and normal newborns in a high-acuity setting.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and judgment to support interdisciplinary care.
- Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team; teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work night shift and 12-hour blocks; flexibility to respond to patient needs across the assignment.
- Commitment to following established standards of care, documentation practices, and unit policies.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support and travel coordination
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Access to nationwide travel opportunities and ongoing assignment support
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. Khm1tckhSA
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Requirements
- Ability to care for antepartum/antenatal and postpartum/postnatal patients and normal newborns in a high-acuity setting.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and judgment to support interdisciplinary care.
- Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team; teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work night shift and 12-hour blocks; flexibility to respond to patient needs across the assignment.
- Commitment to following established standards of care, documentation practices, and unit policies.
Place
- City
- Hanford, CA
- Median rent
- $1,309/mo
- Local household income
- $76,461/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Hanford area index 101.6, where 100 is the national average.
Hanford sits in California's Central Valley, offering small-town charm with a historic downtown and easy access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. Nurses enjoy a slower-paced community with affordable living compared to coastal California, plus a central location between Fresno and Bakersfield.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Healthforce is a travel nursing staffing agency based in Rochester, NY, that places registered nurses in temporary clinical assignments across multiple states. Assignments have been listed in locations such as Utica, NY and Salida, CO, indicating a multi-state operational footprint.…
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