Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,955 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California. The role involves caring for patients through labor, delivery, and postpartum periods, with emphasis on high-risk deliveries and antepartum care.

Circulating for cesarean sections is required; scrubbing experience is preferred. The position requires ACLS, BLS, NRP, and advanced fetal monitoring certifications, and a minimum of 2 years in L&D.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP and Advanced Fetal Monitoring required.
• Circulate for cesarean sections; scrubbing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for labor, delivery, and postpartum patients, including high-risk cases.
• Monitor fetal status and provide immediate maternal care within a dynamic clinical setting.

Skills

Labor and Delivery RN

Education

RN License

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Specialty Location not specified. This role involves caring for patients throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum periods, with a focus on high-risk deliveries, antepartum care, and substance abuse cases. The position includes circulating for cesarean sections and providing comprehensive maternal care within a dynamic clinical environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Unit includes 14 beds in Labor and Delivery/Postpartum, with 6 triage beds, 2 operating room suites, and 28 postpartum beds. Approximately 250 births occur per month.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, Fetal Heart Monitoring Advanced for L&D, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.
• Certifications required: ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS Certification, NRP.
• Education & Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Labor and Delivery setting.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), every other week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Must circulate for cesarean sections; scrubbing experience preferred. Floating to postpartum may be required; postpartum staff will not float to L&D. Orientation involves 3 shifts. Offerings include day and night shifts.
• Other details: No in-house OB/Neonatologist; available if needed. No RT 24/7, but pharmacy available 24/7.
• Note: Candidates must have a valid license to submit.

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 #1309810. 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