Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Monica, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse position is located in Santa Monica, California. This role involves providing specialized care in a high-volume antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum environment within a busy acute care hospital setting. The successful candidate will support high-risk pregnancies, assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, start date 08/31/2026
- Required Qualifications: California state license in hand; 2 years of experience in labor and delivery, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, and fetal Heart monitoring; certifications in AWHONN Advanced or NCC EFM, ACLS, BLS, NRP, and FHM
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience assisting with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, intraoperative support, and working with high-acuity obstetric patients; ability to work in an operating room during C-sections
- Float: Float to postpartum may be required based on staffing needs
- Additional Information: The unit features 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms. The facility serves approximately 200 deliveries per month. Experience with Epic charting system and hospital-based high-risk obstetric care is essential. Candidates should be comfortable working in sterile environments and handling high patient acuity.
- Submittal Requirements: Must disclose license and background check hits upfront; references covering at least 1 year required; must respond to whether previously employed at a similar facility; fire card within last 30 days required; candidates must be willing to float within the state.
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 #1295018. 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