Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,935 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in a hospital setting responsible for providing comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. The position involves cross-training and rotating among three perinatal units, requiring flexibility and extensive knowledge in neonatal and maternal care. The role ensures high-quality patient outcomes in a busy, high-risk environment with a focus on safety and family support.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active California state license, 2 years of combined labor and delivery (L&D) and postpartum experience, and certifications including ACLS, AWHONN Advanced*, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, NRP, and BSN*.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charting in Epic system, charge nurse background, and previous community hospital experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required among all three perinatal units, including Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Hillcrest Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP).
• Additional Information:
  • Start date is 10/05/2026, with the assignment ending on 01/04/2027.
  • Assignments are biweekly, with scheduling rules requiring availability for one additional overtime shift biweekly based on unit needs.
  • The unit contains private labor and delivery rooms, OR suites, postpartum rooms, antepartum beds, triage rooms, and neonatal nursery.
  • Candidates must be willing to float to postpartum and Hillcrest LDRP units as required.
  • Must have active CA license, and references from previous managers are required.
  • No RTO in the first 2 weeks; up to 7 days of requested RTO are permitted with appropriate documentation.
  • Completion of required modules during orientation and annually is mandatory.

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 #1306013. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus