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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Clinical Nurse II Labor and Delivery Department. The Clinical Nurse II provides safe, individualized nursing care to patients ranging from infancy through adulthood while collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. This role supports patient- and family-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement, teamwork, technology, professionalism, and leadership during night shifts.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years of recent postpartum experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; proficiency with clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting; ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and policies.
- Preferred Qualifications: Labor and Delivery or high-risk antepartum experience.
- Schedule: Night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Provides independent patient care through the nursing process and manages complex patient assignments appropriate to the nurses skill level. Responsibilities include coordinating care across the continuum, supporting patient and family preferences, applying current evidence to clinical practice, addressing safety concerns, participating in problem-solving and conflict resolution, and contributing to quality and system improvements. The assignment is scheduled from 11/09/2026 through 02/09/2027.
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 #1342804. 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