Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Summit, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Department. The position provides comprehensive nursing care across the perioperative continuum, including pre-admission testing, preoperative and postoperative assessment, patient education, documentation, and direct patient care. The role requires competent clinical judgment, knowledge of emergency procedures, and a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- One year of experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Additional Information:
- Performs systematic, comprehensive, and accurate patient assessments across the lifespan.
- Provides appropriate nursing care and direct patient care in support of the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation, including patient education and progress toward care outcomes.
- Supports patient and family education related to surgical procedures and instructions.
- Follows patient safety goals, universal safety protocols, patient identification procedures, safe transfer techniques, and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical conditions, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment.
- Individualizes care according to the procedure, type of anesthesia, patient response, and understanding.
- Supports timely completion of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) and evaluates testing orders for appropriateness and potential omissions.
- Contributes to the perioperative team by prioritizing care according to patient needs and changes in condition.
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 #1346417. 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