Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nurse in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized obstetric care for mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum, with a focus on promoting safe sleep practices and fostering strong team collaboration. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated unit that values skin-to-skin care and minimal infant transfer, supporting optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice nursing, ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), two years of obstetric nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) certification.
- Float: Float rotation may be required for NICU feeders and growers, contingent upon qualification and willingness.
- Additional Information: The unit features 10 private labor and delivery rooms, 2 antepartum rooms, and 1 operating room suite. Staffing includes a charge nurse, lactation counselor, unit secretary, maternity educator, nurse aides, and OB techs. On-call anesthesia is available with a 20-minute response time, and an in-house OB/Neonatologist is present. The facility supports strong team-work and recognizes its designation as a Safe Sleep Champion by the Department of Health & Human Services. The department does not accommodate neonatal nursery care; newborns remain with mothers in bassinets to promote skin-to-skin contact.
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 #1316855. 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