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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Department position located in Santa Maria, California. This role involves providing care for antepartum, high-risk deliveries, and patients at various gestational ages. The role requires circulating for cesarean sections, with floating to postpartum as needed, and ensuring high standards of patient care in a busy obstetric setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; every other week end shift.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications include ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program). Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience, relevant licensure, and the ability to submit licensing documentation.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with circulating for cesarean sections and scrubbing skills are preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required, including to postpartum units; floor-specific orientation provided.
- Additional Information: Candidates will work in a high-acuity, acute care setting serving patients with various obstetric needs, including high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, substance abuse, and insulin-dependent diabetics. The unit maintains specific scrub colors for staff and follows AWOHNN (American Womens Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) guidelines for labor ratios, with a 2 to 1 ratio during labor and 1 to 4 in couplet care. Staff must be able to circulate for cesarean sections and document care using Cerner EMR system.
- Start Date: 08/17/2026.
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 #1293095. 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 / 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