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

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery Department role on the night shift supporting postpartum, newborn, and high-risk obstetric care. The position provides care for neonates, infants, and adults in a culturally diverse setting, including circulation during cesarean sections and collaboration with interdisciplinary support services. The assignment begins 12/14/2026 and is scheduled through 06/14/2027.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required based on staffing needs, and holiday coverage includes three of five designated holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; valid California license, with a compact license in hand at submission; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; required charting system experience; competency in postpartum, labor and delivery, newborn assessment, cesarean section circulation, vaginal delivery, high-risk antepartum care, fetal monitoring, hemorrhage management, magnesium sulfate therapy, medication administration, intravenous therapy, blood product administration, breastfeeding support, discharge education, and care of neonates and adults.
• Preferred Qualifications: Postpartum experience and prior travel experience are preferred. First-time travelers may be considered.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient care includes high-risk obstetrics, postpartum and newborn care, mother-baby care, antepartum care, labor and delivery, and recovery following cesarean sections.
  • The unit supports approximately 1520 patients per day and includes 11 rooms and 15 beds.
  • Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
  • Requests for time off should be submitted before the assignment begins and may be limited to 7 days.

Benefits

• 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