Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,635 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery Post Partum (L&D PP) registered nurse position is based in a healthcare facility, providing specialized care for maternal and newborn patients. The role involves managing postpartum patients, supporting maternal and newborn teaching, and performing specialized clinical procedures in a dedicated unit. Shift scheduled for nights, with an emphasis on high-quality patient care and safety.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • One (1) year of recent (within the last three years) full-time equivalent experience in labor and delivery or postpartum nursing.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided.
  • Basic Life Support certification.
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform electronic fetal monitoring, IV skills, and lab draws.
  • Knowledge of high-risk medication administration (Magnesium, Oxytocin, Insulin).
  • Ability to perform Urine Point of Care testing and capillary blood glucose testing.
  • Knowledge of neonatal monitors including pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring.
  • Experience performing heel sticks and venipuncture on newborns.
  • Knowledge of newborn medications, IV administration, and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with Bili-blankets/lights, radiant warmers, and supportive maternal-newborn teaching.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of labor and delivery experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of postpartum nursing experience.
  • At least one (1) year of medical/surgical nursing experience.

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 #1317988. 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 / Post Partum Floor

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