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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Labor and Delivery Department in a healthcare facility is seeking a Clinical Nurse II. This Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive patient care, demonstrating safe practice, clinical expertise, and leadership within the inter-professional healthcare team. The role involves caring for patients across the lifespan, from infancy to adult, with a focus on patient-centered care, safety, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Clinical Nurse II practices as a full partner on the healthcare team, exhibiting organizational core values and providing independent nursing care based on the nursing process. Responsibilities include applying knowledge and skills to meet standards for professional nursing practice, ensuring a high level of care through patient-centered approaches, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Required Qualifications: Current California RN License; Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS); American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification via AWHONN; minimum of three years of recent Labor and Delivery and antepartum experience; proficiency in clinical equipment and technology; experience in guiding unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The RN is responsible for engaging in clinical decision-making, advanced care planning, and collaborating with the team to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to apply with valid licensure and certifications as specified.
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 #1308055. 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