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: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Department role on the night shift supporting postpartum, newborn, and high-risk obstetric care. The position provides care for neonates, infants, and adults in a culturally diverse setting, including circulation during cesarean sections and collaboration with interdisciplinary support services. The assignment begins 12/14/2026 and is scheduled through 06/14/2027.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required based on staffing needs, and holiday coverage includes three of five designated holidays.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; valid California license, with a compact license in hand at submission; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; required charting system experience; competency in postpartum, labor and delivery, newborn assessment, cesarean section circulation, vaginal delivery, high-risk antepartum care, fetal monitoring, hemorrhage management, magnesium sulfate therapy, medication administration, intravenous therapy, blood product administration, breastfeeding support, discharge education, and care of neonates and adults.
- Preferred Qualifications: Postpartum experience and prior travel experience are preferred. First-time travelers may be considered.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient care includes high-risk obstetrics, postpartum and newborn care, mother-baby care, antepartum care, labor and delivery, and recovery following cesarean sections.
- The unit supports approximately 1520 patients per day and includes 11 rooms and 15 beds.
- Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
- Requests for time off should be submitted before the assignment begins and may be limited to 7 days.
Benefits
- 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 #1350910. 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