Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $3,050 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Santa Cruz, CA
$3,050/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 12/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Department Night-shift registered nursing position providing care for high-risk obstetric patients in an acute-care setting. The role supports labor and delivery services, including patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, addiction, preterm conditions, and magnesium sulfate treatment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., working 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, with holidays included in the core rotation.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
- License required for submission
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for high-risk labor and delivery patients, including those with pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, addiction, preterm conditions, and magnesium sulfate treatment.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3.
- The unit includes eight labor and delivery rooms, with capacity for up to 10 rooms.
- The setting includes a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support.
- Registered nurses who can scrub are preferred.
- Unit-specific orientation includes three shifts.
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 #1352383. 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 / Labor And Delivery Department
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