Certified Nurse Midwife OBGYN-Obstetrics
Eureka, CA
- Eligibility
- CNM
Posted Sep 11 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- CNM
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median is $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $89/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $70/hr, across 2944 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Providence is seeking a passionate and skilled Certified Nurse Midwife to join our collaborative OB/GYN team in Eureka. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in a community that values compassionate care and clinical excellence. At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Teamwork that empowers: Work side-by-side with a tight-knit group of physicians and advanced practice providers in a supportive, collegial environment.
- Mission-driven care: Be part of a strong legacy over 150 years, serving patients from all walks of life — including the underserved and uninsured.
- Work-life harmony: Enjoy a rotating Monday–Friday schedule and 5 weeks of paid time off annually for vacation, holidays, and CME.
- Inpatient focus: Deliver care where it matters most, in close coordination with our OB/GYN practice.
- Financial peace of mind: Competitive compensation ranging from $147,253 to $173,031, plus eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Comprehensive
benefits
Full medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME allowance, and more.
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Nurse Midwife with at least 1 year of experience
- AMCB Certification, active DEA, CA RN/ARNP license, and graduation from an accredited Nurse Midwifery program
- A heart for service and a commitment to excellence in women’s health
Location Perks
Eureka offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. Nestled between redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, artists, and anyone seeking a slower pace of life with a strong sense of community.
Sourced from Providence’s careers page.
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Requirements
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- AMCB Certification
- active DEA
- CA RN/ARNP license
Benefits highlights
- Full medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- CME allowance
- 5 weeks of paid time off
Place
- City
- Eureka, CA
- Median rent
- $1,195/mo
- Local household income
- $57,662/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Eureka sits on California's far northern coast amid redwood forests and Victorian architecture. This small port city offers a slower pace, foggy ocean air, and frontier charm—a world away from Southern California's sprawl. Nurses who crave rugged coastline, tight-knit community living, and outdoor adventure will find Eureka a distinctive, off-the-grid relocation choice.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
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Worth asking
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- How does the productivity or RVU formula work?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?