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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) in a high-risk OB department. This position involves supporting obstetric and postpartum patient care in a culturally diverse facility. The role includes circulating on cesarean sections, assisting with high-risk deliveries, and providing postpartum and newborn care, with an emphasis on safety and patient support. The start date is 10/19/2026, with potential extension through 04/19/2027, and requires a commitment to a 12-hour shift schedule.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 04/19/2027.
Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license preferred), at least 1 year of experience in labor and delivery nursing, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) Intermediate certification, BLS (Basic Life Support), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk OB, circulating in cesarean sections, working with a diverse patient population, and knowledge of Epic (charting system).
Additional Information: Must be willing to float within scope to support facility needs, including postpartum, labor, and delivery units. The role requires working 3 of 5 holidays, with all scheduling requests to be submitted upfront during application. Candidates must include responses to specific screening questions, including previous experience at similar facilities and references.
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 #1322998. 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
Eureka, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatal Nursingunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Women's Healthunmatched
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