Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,610 per week
About the Role
The labor and delivery department nurse in Worthington, Minnesota, will provide care in a unit serving obstetric, postpartum, well-newborn, and gynecologic surgical patients. Responsibilities include managing obstetric triage, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care, with procedures such as IV management, antibiotics administration, and short-term respiratory support. The nurse will primarily work in the Women's Center department, with opportunities to float to general medical units based on census needs.
Responsibilities
- Interpret fetal monitor strips
- Attend vaginal deliveries
- Provide immediate newborn care and resuscitation
- Manage obstetric triage, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care
- Administer IVs, antibiotics, and short-term respiratory support
- Work in the Women's Center department and float to general medical units as needed
- Follow hospital protocols, including badge in/out and scrub dress code (navy blue)
Requirements
- Valid licensure to submit in the state of Minnesota
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Familiarity with EPIC computer charting, OBIX fetal monitoring system, and Acudose medication dispensing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care across Level 1 and Level 2 nursery settings
- Ability to work in a fast-paced obstetric environment
- Adaptability to floating assignments within units
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
- 36 hours per week minimum
- Weekend shifts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
New hire orientation lasts 2-3 days, including safety training, emergency management, equipment competency, and charting instruction. Staffing ensures at least two OB-trained staff members are in-house at all times.
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
Pay
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Cross Country Nurses
At Cross Country, we support travel nurses by offering competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 assistance from a team that understands the demands of front-line work. Our goal is to help you build a career that aligns with your lifestyle and values, one assignment at a time.