Registered Nurse Navigator - Maternal Fetal Center
Listed compensation
$60.15-$85.81/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are highly trained in complex pregnancies. Our physicians treat moms with health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, advanced maternal age, seizure disorders, bleeding, early labor or other health complications. We provide care for unborn babies that may have a birth defect and can identify 80-90 percent of babies who will need early neonatal intervention.
Valley Children’s is committed to providing all the care a mother and baby need right here in the Central Valley. With a broad spectrum of board-certified physicians and subspecialists, Valley Children’s Maternal Fetal Center brings a variety of experts on maternal-fetal medicine together in one place.
Job Summary
The RN Navigator is a specialty nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and coordinator of care.
In collaboration with the Providers, Nurses and the healthcare team, the RN Navigator coordinates, monitors and evaluates the clinical care and services for patients and families providing clinical support to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes.
The RN Navigator serves as a resource and primary contact to assist the patient and family in navigating healthcare and the course of treatment.
With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in the area of specialty, the RN Navigator assists the patient, family, staff and physician in providing solutions for complex patient care issues and in navigating the healthcare systems.
The RN Navigator coordinates activities across; the continuum of care, interdepartmentally, and multiple healthcare facilities and subspecialty providers.
This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with healthcare organizations policies and under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.
Qualifications:
Education
- College Degree - 2 year In Nursing (required)
- College Degree - 4 year In Nursing (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
Work Experience
Minimum two (2) years Experience in clinical nursing specialty (preferred)
Skills and Abilities
Extensive advanced knowledge of nursing principles, clinical practice, and healthcare systems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range
$60.15 - $85.81
Workshift
Day (United States of America)
Position Exempt
Yes
FTE %
100
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Daily Hours
- 8
- Have Questions?
- Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
- Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Maternal-Fetal Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in registered nurse roles | ranked against 5,663 Registered Nurse roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $60k–$85k | Registered Nurse median $141k (middle half $120k–$179k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All registered nurse listings in California | 396 active | 5,684 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 50% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend (all specialties) | +4.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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