Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $95 to $98 per hour in Grass Valley, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $95 to $98 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Grass Valley, California, 95945!

Location:  Grass Valley, CA

Start Date:  04-14-2026

End Date:  07-14-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (12-hour nights); Every-other-weekend requirement (Nights Fri, Sat, Sun); holiday rotation with core staff

Hours per Week:  36

Candidate Pay Rate:  $98 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care for laboring patients and postpartum mother-baby couplets
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using advanced fetal monitoring and intervene as needed
• Support safe deliveries as part of the delivery team (2 RNs and 1 RT during deliveries)
• Perform newborn stabilization and immediate care, including short-term O2 and antibiotic care when indicated
• Act as charge nurse when scheduled, managing break relief and unit flow as required
• Document clinical care accurately in Cerner EMR at the bedside
• Collaborate with OB, anesthesia, RT and pharmacy teams for timely, coordinated patient care
• Respond quickly and independently during emergencies; escalate and coordinate transfers when necessary

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Active RN license (California) required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• Comfortable functioning independently and strong in emergency response
• Ability to work every-other-weekend and participate in holiday rotation
• Willingness to attend facility-wide orientation in Sacramento and complete unit preceptorship
• Two supervisory references required at submittal (one within 12 months and one within 3 years); charge accepted

Education

• Active RN license in California
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or BSN; BSN not required
• Completion of required perinatal certifications listed in qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Cerner EMR charting and bedside documentation
• Skilled in couplet care, postpartum/mother-baby nursing, and newborn assessment
• Experienced with labor management, fetal heart rate interpretation, and advanced fetal monitoring
• Comfortable caring for standard L&D cases including term and preterm deliveries and general GYN patients
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in transfer processes for higher-acuity patients
• Strong clinical judgement, independent decision-making, and effective communication under pressure

Benefits

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Flexible opportunities to pick up extra shifts and trade with peers
• Comprehensive onboarding with unit-specific preceptorship (2-3 days) plus facility orientation
• Licensure assistance and certification support for required perinatal credentials
• Paid time off for scheduled orientation and official training hours
• Access to employee wellness resources and peer support on a tight-knit unit
• Professional growth opportunities working with experienced L&D clinicians and charge nurses
• Travel coordination support and local housing guidance for contract travelers

Travel Perks: Explore Grass Valley, CA

Explore Gold Country living just outside Sacramento. Grass Valley has a charming historic downtown, excellent coffee shops, local breweries, and seasonal festivals. Visit Empire Mine State Historic Park and walk the trails that tell the region's Gold Rush story. Nature lovers can hike nearby Sierra foothill trails, float or fish on the Yuba River, or take a scenic day trip to Nevada City. Sacramento is about an hour away for museums and city amenities, and Lake Tahoe is within a couple hours for weekend mountain escapes.

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