Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,255/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/08/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care329 beds

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) Sacramento, CA. This role involves providing essential obstetric care in a high-risk, couplet care unit within a busy healthcare facility. The position requires circulating for cesarean sections, navigating all aspects of labor, delivery, postpartum (LDRP), and outpatient obstetrics, following established guidelines and protocols.

Job Details

  • Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 PM, with overtime and extra shifts available, working every other weekend and rotating with staff on holidays.
  • Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN-Advanced; valid license to practice as an RN; minimum of 2 years of experience in obstetric or L&D nursing; no specific experience requirement listed.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience circulating c-sections, titrating drips such as Pitocin, and interpreting EKG strips. Knowledge of AWHONN guidelines for staffing ratios and comfort working in a high-risk unit.
  • Responsibilities: Circulate during cesarean sections and all phases of labor and delivery; work closely within a high-acuity OB unit, including triage, antepartum, postpartum, and emergency situations; work with GE Corometric monitors for fetal surveillance; float to other facilities within Sacramento as required.
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

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
Posted Date: 2026-10-31
Cross Country Job ID #1329484. 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

Facility

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

3.7rating(15 reviews)
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Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 329 beds
ADDRESS7500 Hospital DriveSacramento, CA 95823
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Employer

Cross Country Nurses

3.6rating(125 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

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5.0rating

Pros

The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars

Cons

None

Review of Gary Roberts on Oct 29, 2026

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About

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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