Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Santa Monica, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,630/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery Department position is located in Santa Monica, California. This role involves providing specialized care in a busy obstetric unit focused on high-risk pregnancies and delivery. The facility handles approximately 200 deliveries per month, with a team dedicated to maternal and neonatal health, utilizing advanced monitoring and surgical procedures.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/10/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid California state license, minimum of 2 years of obstetric nursing experience, certifications including AWHONN Advanced or NCC EFM, ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHM, and or AHA certifications. Experience assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and managing high-risk antepartum and labor & delivery cases.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with high-risk pregnancies, sterile vaginal exams, and OR suite procedures during C-sections.
- Additional Information: The candidate must be capable of working in an operating room during C-sections, assist with postpartum and neonatal care, and float to postpartum as needed. RTO requests must be included at submission; candidates are expected to work three of the five specified holidays. This role is within a facility with interdisciplinary support services, privacy considerations due to celebrity patient care, and a focus on high-risk maternal-fetal health.
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.
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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