Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Lactation RN for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Lactation RN
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Lactation Specialist in the area's healthcare organization. This position involves providing clinical lactation support, education, and breastfeeding instructions to diverse patient populations. The role requires collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote breastfeeding and postpartum care within a dynamic outpatient or inpatient setting.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 10/06/2026 and ending on 01/05/2027.
Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, BSN degree, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, IBCLC certification, minimum 1 year of experience in lactation support or postpartum care, experience with postpartum patient education and lactation protocols.
Certifications: BLS, IBCLC.
Additional Information: Experience with postpartum patients, breast feeding instructions, baby-friendly protocols, breast milk collection and storage, postpartum hemorrhage management, pregnancy-induced hypertension, infant identification, PPE and isolation precautions, and use of electric/manual breast pumps preferred. Flexibility to float to other facilities as needed; resources may be reassigned within a 75+ mile radius to ensure optimal coverage.
Travel Experience Required: No.
Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults.
Patient Census: 23 patients daily, approximately 8 visits per day.
Number of Rooms: 24.
Number of Beds: 21.
Interdisciplinary Support & Unit Details: Supportive environment with a focus on postpartum and lactation services, utilizing Epic for charting.
Additional Notes: Modules are non-billable; scheduled pre-start and annual training may be required.
Start Date: 10/06/2026.
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 #1317153. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Lactation Specialist
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
San Francisco, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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