Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Santa Cruz, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery Department position supporting patients in an acute care setting through high-risk obstetric care, including pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, addiction, preterm conditions, and magnesium sulfate management. The role provides care in an eight-room unit with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 and access to specialized obstetric, neonatal, respiratory, pharmacy, and intravenous therapy support.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holidays are included in the core rotation.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
  • Active professional license required for submission
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for high-risk obstetric patients, including those with pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, addiction, preterm conditions, and magnesium sulfate needs.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3.
  • May float to the Mother-Baby unit with unit-specific orientation.
  • The unit includes charge nurse coverage, obstetric technicians who may assist with scrubbing and nursing aide functions, lactation consultants, and a locked-unit environment.
  • A Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is available in-house.
  • Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available 24/7, with daytime intravenous therapy support.
  • Experience with surgical scrubbing is preferred.

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