Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery, NM L&D Located in Central California, this position involves leading clinical operations within a busy unit. The nurse manager will oversee nursing staff, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure high-quality patient care in a trauma center setting.
Job Details
- Education and Work Experience: Bachelors Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience; Masters Degree preferred; five years' technical experience preferred; required supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills.
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
- Responsibilities: Provides unit-based leadership in clinical services development and supervision. Supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel, ensuring optimal patient care. Coordinates and facilitates team and individual conferences to develop and revise care plans. Promotes patient and family-centered care, with attention to cultural diversity. Conducts rounds to observe patient care needs, solicit feedback, and address concerns. Implements systems and interventions to improve patient care throughout the continuum. Analyzes department operations and patient care processes for improvements. Manages staffing requirements based on patient acuity and staff skills, assigns staff to patients, and manages schedule adjustments. Plays a key role in staff performance evaluation, coaching, and discipline. Ensures compliance with safety standards and hospital policies. Keeps management informed of unit activities and issues, and actively participates in hospital performance improvement initiatives. Works closely with clinical team members to support staff development initiatives. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours, Monday through Friday, with rotating start times. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Submission Requirements: Appropriate licensure and certifications, including ACLS, BLS, and PALS, are required to be maintained throughout employment. Experience with trauma, EPIC electronic health record system, and charge/lead nurse experience of 2+ years are preferred.
- Additional Information: Must have experience working in a trauma center and be capable of providing leadership in a high-acuity environment.
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 #1328789. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery
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