Travel L&D Postpartum RN - $2,700 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Irvine, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Post Partum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Postpartum Floor Nurse position is located in Irvine, California. This role involves providing specialized care for postpartum patients in a dedicated post-partum setting, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence during assigned shifts. The position requires a professional committed to high-quality maternal and newborn care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • License, Certification, Registration: Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided), Basic Life Support, Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform electronic fetal monitoring.
  • Demonstrated IV skills and ability to perform lab draws.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of high-risk medication administration (Magnesium, Oxytocin, Insulin).
  • Demonstrated ability to perform Urine Point of Care testing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of capillary blood glucose testing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IStat.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform Adult Cardiac monitoring.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of newborn monitors including pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform heel sticks/venipuncture on newborn.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of newborn medication including ability to perform IV administration and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Bili-blankets/lights.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of radiant warmers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge to support gynecology teaching & post-operative bladder training.
  • Demonstrated knowledge to support maternal-newborn teaching.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of labor and delivery experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years of postpartum experience.
  • Minimum one (1) year of medical/surgical nursing experience.

Additional Information:
This position supports postpartum and maternal-newborn patient care, requiring proficiency in neonatal and maternal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to clinical excellence in a high-volume care environment.

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 #1282705. 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 / 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