Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,985 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nurse located in Santa Cruz, California. This position involves providing specialized care in a high-risk obstetric setting, supporting both mother and infant health needs. The role includes working during night shifts, with an emphasis on high-risk obstetric patient management, neonatal care, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every other weekend work required.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including Advanced Fetal Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), and COVID-19 vaccination. A minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery, with valid licensure and ability to submit license to the organization.
• Preferred Qualifications: OB Tech experience, skin color scrubs as provided by hospital.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This unit handles high-risk pregnancies, including PIH, preeclampsia, addiction, preterm labor, and magnesium sulfate administration. It boasts a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on site, supports lactation consultants, and maintains a baby-friendly environment. The facility utilizes Cerner and Fetal Link Electronic Medical Record systems, with a dedicated charge nurse who does not take patients. Shifts are specific to a designated mother-baby floor, and orientation includes three unit shifts. The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter durations.

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 #1296089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus