Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Downey, 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) registered nurse position located in Downey, California. This role involves providing specialized care within the labor and delivery department, supporting high-risk and routine obstetric cases during night shifts. The position requires a dedicated professional committed to patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights
- Hours per Day: 12
- Minimum Hours per Week: 36.0
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Required Qualifications:
- 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a labor and delivery department
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (in the state where care is provided)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (ANRP) certification
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field
- Five (5) or more years of recent experience in labor and delivery (must have occurred within the last two (2) years)
- One (1) year of high-risk labor and delivery experience within the last two (2) years
- High Risk Obstetrics (OB) experience preferred
- Additional Information:
- Position involves delivering high-quality maternal and neonatal care, including supporting high-risk pregnancies and emergency situations. Adaptability to shift work and a focus on patient safety are essential.
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 #1282673. 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