Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,815/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery, located in Central California, oversees unit-based leadership within a 162-bed acute care facility. This role involves supervising nursing and ancillary personnel, collaborating with healthcare team members, and ensuring the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality patient care that emphasizes safety and satisfaction.
Job Details
- Position Description: Provides unit-based leadership working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Ensures that all patients on the unit receive professional care that results in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.
- Education and Work Experience: Bachelors Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience; required. Masters Degree; preferred. Minimum of two years of experience, including charge nurse experience; required.
- Certifications and Licenses: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; required. Basic Life Support (BLS); required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS); required.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with a rotating schedule from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM.
- Additional Information: Provides leadership for clinical services, supervises unit personnel, participates in patient care as needed, and collaborates on operational and quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with safety goals and hospital policies, manages staffing based on patient acuity, and evaluates staff performance, providing coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary.
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 San Luis Obispo, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
- The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.
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