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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse is sought for a position at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care to women during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, working closely with an inter-professional team to ensure safe and patient-centered care. The nurse will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based practice and patient safety while fostering a healing environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: The L&D Nurse practices as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The nurse independently delivers patient care through the application of the nursing process, with assigned patients ranging from infancy to adult. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, safety, evidence-based practice, teamwork, professionalism, and leadership.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years of recent labor and antepartum experience; proficient in clinical equipment and technology; current California RN license; current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification via the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN); and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Highly preferred high-risk antepartum experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role involves evaluating current practice, promoting patient safety, and participating in care planning. The nurse will guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act and the organization's policies.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates are encouraged to submit their application for review and consideration.
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 #1311767. 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