Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Merced, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,085/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$3,085/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery Department. The position provides nursing care for laboring, postpartum, antepartum, and high-risk obstetric patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include circulating cesarean deliveries, supporting evidence-based clinical practices, educating patients and newer nurses, and adhering to baby-friendly and golden-hour practices.

Job Details

Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Fetal Monitoring, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Certification in intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) through the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is required.
Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required, with four weekend shifts expected during each four-week scheduling period. Holiday coverage varies according to unit needs.
Additional Information: The role supports a labor and delivery unit averaging 200240 births per month, with labor, delivery, triage, and antepartum patients. Responsibilities include circulating cesarean deliveries, caring for patients receiving magnesium therapy, maintaining strong intravenous skills, completing hourly rounds, providing bedside reports, and documenting care. Nurses must be comfortable using evidence-based algorithms, teaching and educating newer nurses, and following baby-friendly and golden-hour practices. Floating to the postpartum floor may be required, and call is not required.

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 #1344533. 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

3.6rating(126 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

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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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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 Merced, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Merced, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Merced's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.

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