Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Crescent City, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nursing professional in a rural hospital setting. This role involves providing comprehensive care across labor, postpartum, and newborn care, within a supportive, team-oriented environment. The position requires adaptability, clinical confidence, and a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care in a labor and delivery unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment begins on 09/28/2026 and concludes on 12/28/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California State License as a Registered Nurse, with at least 5 years of experience, including 4 years of patient ratio experience, and 1 year of hospital or labor and delivery experience. Certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Women's Health and Obstetric Nursing (AWHONN) Advanced and Intermediate, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Fetal Monitoring.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with community hospital settings and familiarity with specific charting systems.
- Additional Information: The candidate should be proficient in procedures such as neonatal assessment, fetal monitoring, labor and delivery support, postpartum and newborn care, and emergency response protocols. Responsibilities include assisting with high-risk deliveries, performing sterile speculum exams, epidural placement, and neonatal stabilization. The role involves managing a daily census of four patients across five rooms, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and adhering to hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Submittal Requirements: Candidates must provide validated work history, current licensure, applicable certifications with expiration dates, and two references obtained within the last year.
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 #1303362. 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