Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery Nurse in the L&D department at a healthcare facility located on the Central California Coast. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including emergency interventions and circulating for C-Sections. The role requires supervising ancillary staff and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent (Required), Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred), two years experience of Labor & Delivery (Required), current RN license in state of practice (Required), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Required), Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course (Required)
Essential Functions: Performs physical and psychosocial assessment of patients with attention to age and cultural differences. Develops multidisciplinary care plans and manages perinatal emergencies including crash C-section and precipitous delivery. Assesses fetal and maternal well-being, manages pain, and educates patients and families throughout all stages of labor and postpartum. Ensures accurate documentation and safety checks are performed consistently.
Additional Information: Must have EPIC experience. The position is represented by CNA. All associates are required to receive vaccinations as a condition of employment, with exemptions available for medical or religious reasons.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-23
Cross Country Job ID #1307716. 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
San Luis Obispo, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Managementunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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