Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,845 per week
Specialty: Labor and Delivery | Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 18 weeks | 36 hours per week | Shift: 12 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel
About the role
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Float position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for obstetric and neonatal patients, including interpreting fetal strips, following quality metrics, and floating to Medsurg and Emergency Department as needed. The position requires adaptability, critical thinking, and collaborative support within a fast-paced obstetric unit.
Unit handles approximately 58 births per month, with a mix of obstetric and neonatal patients. Must be able to read and interpret fetal strips, and comfortable floating to Medsurgical and Emergency Department areas as needed. RNs titrate drips including Pitocin, insulin, magnesium, and follow AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios. Responsible for assisting with transfers, vital signs, and patient care documentation. Must adhere to strict floating policy, with attribute success traits such as adaptability, good critical thinking, and clear communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing care for obstetric and neonatal patients
- Interpret fetal strips and follow quality metrics
- Float to Medsurg and Emergency Department as needed
- Titrate drips including Pitocin, insulin, and magnesium
- Follow AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios
- Assist with transfers, vital signs, and patient care documentation
Requirements
- Valid nursing license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery (L&D)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE
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
About 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.