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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Clinical Nurse II, Labor and Delivery Department. The Registered Nurse provides independent, patient-centered care across the lifespan, including infant through adult patients, while coordinating with the interprofessional healthcare team. The role supports safe practice, evidence-based care, quality improvement, teamwork, technology use, professional development, and leadership within the clinical setting.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years of recent Labor and Delivery and antepartum experience. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification through the Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Proficiency operating clinical equipment, computers, and technology used within the nursing practice setting.

Preferred Qualifications: High-risk antepartum experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information: Provides individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations. Manages complex patient care assignments appropriate to clinical skill level. Applies current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to support optimal care. Participates in patient safety initiatives, error analysis, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and system improvement. May guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and organizational policies. Assignment duration is 13 weeks, from 12/07/2026 through 03/06/2027.

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 1342206. 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