- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Maternal - Newborn for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Maternal - Newborn
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Clinical Nurse II, Mother/Baby Couplet Care. The Registered Nurse provides safe, individualized care for patients ranging from infancy through adulthood, with a focus on labor and delivery and antepartum nursing. The role collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team, applies evidence-based practice, and supports patient- and family-centered care.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of recent labor and delivery and antepartum experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Advanced fetal monitoring certification through the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Proficiency in operating clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting
- Ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies
- Preferred Qualifications: High-risk antepartum experience
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Provides independent nursing care using the nursing process; manages complex patient assignments; promotes patient- and family-centered care; evaluates current evidence and clinical practices; participates in safety improvement, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and quality improvement activities; and collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate care across the continuum. Assignment dates are 11/09/2026 through 02/06/2027.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1331492. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Mother/Baby Couplet Care
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus