Travel RN Lactation Specialist

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Lactation RN for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

• Specialty:
  Lactation RN
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Lactation Specialist in the area's healthcare organization. This position involves providing clinical lactation support, education, and breastfeeding instructions to diverse patient populations. The role requires collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote breastfeeding and postpartum care within a dynamic outpatient or inpatient setting.

• Schedule:
  
  Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 10/06/2026 and ending on 01/05/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, BSN degree, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, IBCLC certification, minimum 1 year of experience in lactation support or postpartum care, experience with postpartum patient education and lactation protocols.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, IBCLC.
• Additional Information:
  Experience with postpartum patients, breast feeding instructions, baby-friendly protocols, breast milk collection and storage, postpartum hemorrhage management, pregnancy-induced hypertension, infant identification, PPE and isolation precautions, and use of electric/manual breast pumps preferred. Flexibility to float to other facilities as needed; resources may be reassigned within a 75+ mile radius to ensure optimal coverage.
• Travel Experience
  
  Required:
  
  No.
• Patient Age Groups:
  Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults.
• Patient Census: 23 patients daily, approximately 8 visits per day.
• Number of Rooms: 24.
• Number of Beds: 21.
• Interdisciplinary Support & Unit Details:
  Supportive environment with a focus on postpartum and lactation services, utilizing Epic for charting.
• Additional Notes:
  Modules are non-billable; scheduled pre-start and annual training may be required.
• Start Date:
  
  10/06/2026.

• 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 . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Lactation Specialist

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus