Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor And Delivery (L&D) specialty nurse in a facility caring for high-risk obstetrics and a culturally diverse patient population. The position involves round-the-clock care, with a focus on supporting high-risk deliveries and postpartum patients, including assisting with cesarean sections and neonatal care. The role begins on 10/19/2026 and concludes on 01/18/2027, offering an opportunity for first-time travelers to gain valuable experience in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid California state license, at least 1 year of Clinical experience, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, and NRP certifications, specific skills including administration of blood products, assist with high-risk delivery, sterile speculum exam, vaginal delivery, cesarean section, epidural anesthesia, postpartum hemorrhage management, fetal monitoring, neonatal care, and use of EFM.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk obstetric patients, foot care in postpartum, neonatal assessment, and maternal-newborn bonding protocols.
Float: Float rotation may be required to meet facility needs; travelers are first to float within their scope.
Additional Information: The position requires working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). Applicants must include responses regarding previous work at similar facilities and provide two recent references covering one year prior to start.
Travel Compliance: Must be able to work within 50 miles of the facility and hold a valid compact license; applicants are expected to adhere to specific scheduling and RTO policies.
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 #1322992. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Eureka, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
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