Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/13/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a level care setting located in Sacramento. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population with high-acuity cases such as preterm labor, bleeding, and cesarean sections. The RN will be responsible for circulating C-sections, managing antepartum and postpartum patients, and supporting all aspects of maternal care. The position requires the ability to float to other facilities within the organization and work comprehensive 12-hour night shifts.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM, with every other weekend (EOW) and rotation with staff on holidays. Overtime and extra shifts are available.
Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery or relevant area, certifications including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring, and adherence to AWHONN guidelines for ratios.
Preferred Qualifications: STABLE certification is preferred.
Float: Float to other Sacramento facilities; mid-shift float to different facilities may occur rarely, but in-house floating is not expected.
Additional Information: Must circulate C-sections, be comfortable with all aspects of Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit operations, including managing oxytocin drips and interpreting fetal monitoring strips. The unit comprises 10 labor and delivery beds, 2 triage beds, and 12 postpartum beds, with an average of 140-165 births monthly. Care is guided by AWHONN ratios for couples and mother-baby dyads. The hospital provides scrubs, and the role may involve assisting with baby catching for which NICU staff or L&D staff may be assigned.
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 #1321368. 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
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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