Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,635 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The position of Perinatal Registered Nurse (RN) is based in a Labor and Delivery unit located in Santa Monica, California. The role involves providing high-risk antepartum care, assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for cesarean sections, and supporting facility births averaging 200-300 per month. Candidates must bring their California license on their first day. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience in labor and delivery nursing.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Monica, California
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: California licensure must be in hand, along with certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced, Basic Life Support (BLS), Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and certification from the Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Advanced or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM). A minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, high-risk antepartum care, and scrub experience for cesarean sections.
• Float: Float to postpartum if needed.
• Additional Information: Must be able to assist with vaginal deliveries, circulate during C-sections, work in an operating room during C-sections with standard equipment, and perform sterile vaginal exams. Candidates are expected to work in a team that supports high-volume deliveries and high-risk pregnancy monitoring.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must have worked previously at a Providence facility (as a permanent employee, traveler, or per-diem) with details included in the submission. LA fire card within the last 30 days is required. Two references covering one year (or six months for CNAs) within the last three years are required. Candidates must confirm they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and flu.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 07/27/2026, with holiday and RTO considerations per policy.
• RTO Restrictions: RTO must be included at time of submission.
• Additional Notes: Must be willing to float between units if required, including postpartum. Candidate response to prior Providence experience is required at submission.

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 #1278937. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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