Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Clinical Nurse II, Labor and Delivery Department: Provides independent, safe, and individualized nursing care to patients ranging from infancy to adulthood while collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. The role supports patient- and family-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, continuous quality improvement, teamwork, technology and informatics, professionalism, and leadership.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment is scheduled for 13 weeks.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of recent Labor and Delivery and antepartum experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; current California Registered Nurse 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; and advanced fetal monitoring certification through the Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Proficiency with clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: High-risk antepartum experience is highly preferred.
- Additional Information: Provides care for complex patient assignments and supports compassionate, coordinated care based on patient preferences, values, and needs. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, participating in care planning and conflict resolution, evaluating current evidence and clinical practices, addressing safety concerns, contributing to system improvements, and guiding unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and organizational policies.
Benefits
- 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 #1342206. 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