<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Labor and Delivery RN is open at an acute care facility in Salinas, California, offering $70 per hour on a local rate. This is a hands-on L&D role in one of California's most agriculturally rich coastal communities, with flexible day or night 12-hour shifts and a full travel benefit package to support your assignment from start to finish.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $70 per hour (local contract rate)</li> <li>13-week contract length with day or night shift availability</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends available</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per California state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Labor and Delivery in an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>12-hour shifts available on both day and night rotations</li> <li>Full-spectrum L&D nursing responsibilities consistent with an acute care facility</li> <li>Immediate start available for qualified candidates</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license required prior to start</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Current ACLS certification required</li> <li>Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Salinas sits in the heart of the Salinas Valley in Monterey County — a region defined by mild coastal weather, fertile farmland, and easy access to some of California's most celebrated scenery. The city is roughly 20 miles from the Monterey Peninsula, placing clinicians within reach of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, and Pacific Grove, along with world-class golf, hiking, and wine country in the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains. Cost of living is moderate relative to the broader Bay Area corridor, and the region's cultural richness — including its connection to John Steinbeck's literary legacy — gives Salinas a distinctive character that sets it apart from a typical travel assignment destination.</p>