Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, 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 Department professional in Santa Maria, California. This position involves providing care for antepartum, high-risk deliveries, and patients across various gestational ages, including high-risk cases such as substance abuse, pre-eclampsia, and insulin-dependent diabetics. The role includes circulating for cesarean sections, with a focus on supporting patient-centered obstetric care in an acute care setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other shift, totaling at least 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications and licenses including ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; valid license to submit; COVID vaccine required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience circulating for cesarean sections is required; scrubbing experience is preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, including to postpartum units.
- Additional Information: Patients may present with various diagnoses including pre-eclampsia, insulin-dependent diabetics, and substance abuse. The unit is equipped with fetal monitoring systems and Cerner electronic medical records. The department operates with a charge nurse team, provides in-house coverage for neonatologists, and requires adherence to unit-specific orientation protocols.
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 #1293095. 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
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