Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse position is located in a high-risk obstetric unit specializing in couplet care for a facility with approximately 140-165 births monthly. The role involves managing patients from start to finish, including circulating cesarean sections, and requires the ability to adapt to various responsibilities within the units fast-paced environment. Shifts are 12 hours, beginning at 6:45 AM, with a rotation of every other weekend and holiday work.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, starting at 6:45 AM, with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Overtime and extra shifts are available.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN-Advanced certifications; minimum of 2 years of recent obstetric nursing experience; current OB nursing license; ability to float to other Sacramento facilities; experience circulating cesarean sections; minimum of 1 year of recent OB experience; must be able to read and interpret maternal EKG strips.
- Preferred Qualifications: STABLE certification; experience in high-risk obstetrics, including preterm labor, bleeding, inductions, hypertension, and cesarean sections.
- Additional Information: Must follow AWHONN (Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) guidelines for ratios, with a typical ratio of 1:3-4 couplets, 1:1-2 for labor/delivery, and 1:1-3 for antepartum patients. The unit has in-house neonatal and obstetric hospitalists 24/7, with available anesthesia and neonatal on call. Complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) systems are deployed. The role includes managing fetal scans using GE Corometric monitors, circulating cesarean sections, and performing nursing duties across the full scope of obstetric care.
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 #1316385. 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