Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,215/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a level care setting located in Sacramento. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population with high-acuity cases such as preterm labor, bleeding, and cesarean sections. The RN will be responsible for circulating C-sections, managing antepartum and postpartum patients, and supporting all aspects of maternal care. The position requires the ability to float to other facilities within the organization and work comprehensive 12-hour night shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts starting at 6:45 PM, with every other weekend (EOW) and rotation with staff on holidays. Overtime and extra shifts are available.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit, minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery or relevant area, certifications including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring, and adherence to AWHONN guidelines for ratios.
- Preferred Qualifications: STABLE certification is preferred.
- Float: Float to other Sacramento facilities; mid-shift float to different facilities may occur rarely, but in-house floating is not expected.
- Additional Information: Must circulate C-sections, be comfortable with all aspects of Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit operations, including managing oxytocin drips and interpreting fetal monitoring strips. The unit comprises 10 labor and delivery beds, 2 triage beds, and 12 postpartum beds, with an average of 140-165 births monthly. Care is guided by AWHONN ratios for couples and mother-baby dyads. The hospital provides scrubs, and the role may involve assisting with baby catching for which NICU staff or L&D staff may be assigned.
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 Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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