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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse position available in a beachside acute care hospital. This role involves providing care to neonates, adolescents, and adults in a high-volume setting with approximately 200 deliveries per month. The position includes responsibilities such as high-risk pregnancy monitoring, fetal heart rate surveillance, assisting with vaginal deliveries, and performing C-sections when needed.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license accepted), at least 2 years of experience in labor and delivery, certifications in Advanced Womens Health Nursing (AWHONN) Advanced, Traumatic Nurse Certification (TNC), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, working with high-risk antepartum patients, and float to postpartum unit if needed.
- Additional Information: The position requires flexibility to float between labor and postpartum units if necessary. Candidates must be willing to work a block schedule and commit to working three of the five major holidays. RTO (Request for Time Off) must be included at the time of submission; post-offer RTO requests may not be approved. The facility has interdisciplinary support including respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and interpretation services.
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 #1317623. 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