Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Santa Monica, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,635/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Perinatal Registered Nurse (RN) Labor & Delivery Department Santa Monica, California. This position involves providing comprehensive care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients in a high-volume, beachside acute care hospital. Candidates must be experienced in assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for cesarean sections, fetal monitoring, and high-risk pregnancy care. Candidates are required to bring their California license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: CA license must be in hand; a minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery; certifications in Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and AWHONN Advanced.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and neonatal intensive care.
- Float: Float to postpartum if needed.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to work in an operating room during cesarean sections, assist with vaginal deliveries, facilitate high-volume facility births (200-300/month), and work in a high-risk antepartum setting. The position requires flexibility for holiday work and includes some work in antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, with newborn and maternal couplet care responsibilities.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
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Pros
Super quick response, fast, and professional.
Cons
None
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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.
About Santa Monica, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Monica, CA here's what you should know:- Santa Monica's cost of living is higher than the national average.
- Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 75-85°F, while winter lows are around 45-55°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but they may be more expensive and in high demand due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Monica is car-friendly, but also has a well-developed public transportation system with buses and light rail.
- Santa Monica is diverse with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal location.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities.
- Santa Monica offers a variety of activities including beachfront restaurants, art galleries at Bergamot Station, live music, water sports, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking.
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