Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,215/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration14 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a high-acuity obstetric unit. This role involves managing all aspects of maternal and neonatal care, including circulating cesarean sections, following AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios, and providing comprehensive support from labor through postpartum. The shift is during the day, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts, and candidates must be willing to work holidays and float to other facilities as needed.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: 12-hour days, every other weekend, with holiday rotations; shift start time at 6:45 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Active license to practice; BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN-Advanced certifications; minimum of 2 years obstetric experience; must be able to float within Sacramento facilities; experience circulating cesarean sections and interpreting fetal monitoring systems.
  • Preferred Qualifications: STABLE certification.
  • Additional Information: Must be comfortable managing a high-risk OB environment, circulate c-sections, and perform all patient care tasks from start to finish. Candidates must have had a minimum of 2 years' experience in labor and delivery and be knowledgeable in titrating drips such as Pitocin. The unit operates at a rate of approximately 140-165 births per month, with a ratio of 1:3-4 couplets and up to 1:2 in labor and delivery. The team includes OB surgical techs, in-house OB hospitalists, neonatologists on site 24/7, and anesthesia available round-the-clock. Charting is completed using Cerner.

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 #1322945. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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