Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
La Jolla, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,455/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Perinatal Float Pool Nurse La Jolla, California
The healthcare provider will support perinatal care across multiple units within a perinatal float pool, rotating among Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and the LDRP unit. This role requires cross-trained competency in both Labor and Delivery and Postpartum care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift; minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California state license (active upon submission); Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Advanced; Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate; demonstrated competency with both Labor and Delivery and Postpartum; 2 years of combined Labor and Delivery and Postpartum experience; prior travel experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charting system experience (Epic).
- Additional Information: Perinatal Float Pool rotation is required each shift, including rotation among Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Hillcrest LDRP; availability to work one additional shift per 2 weeks (total of 7 shifts in the 2-week period) based on unit needs; manager provides a minimum of 2 weeks notice for scheduling changes.
- Schedule/Attendance Requirements: Weekend coverage may be required; weekend shift expectations are 4 shifts every 4 weeks or every other weekend, based on unit needs. Weekend call may be placed.
- COVID-19 and Influenza Requirements: COVID-19 vaccine is required with booster; influenza vaccine is required with medical exemptions only.
- Submission Requirements: RTO of 7 days (screenshot required upon submission) with no RTO during the first 2 weeks; 2 manager references; active license required upon submission.
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
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
La Jolla, CA
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