Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse, located in the community hospital setting, providing specialized care to obstetric patients and their newborns. This role involves managing antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care within a Level I nursery, supporting both routine and high-risk obstetric cases.
Job Details
- Position Description: RN/Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum. Shift: 13 weeks, 3 x 12-hour nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., minimum 36 hours per week. Ratios: 1:3.
- Required Qualifications: Active RN license, BLS, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, 3 years of experience, community hospital experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: AWHONN Advanced and Intermediate certifications, experience with labor management, high-risk delivery assistance, postpartum and neonatal care.
- Additional Responsibilities: Assist with vaginal deliveries, c-sections, postpartum care, neonatal assessments, and procedures such as amnioinfusion and cervical cerclage. Float may be required between departments, units, and facilities.
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours/week, with 2 mandatory on-call shifts per 6-week schedule, including holiday commitments (Thanksgiving or Christmas, plus 1-2 minor holidays).
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit all compliance documentation and complete required modules prior to start.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1310582. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus