Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Iowa. This position involves providing care in a Level 2 maternal/neonatal center with a focus on antepartum, postpartum, newborn, OB/GYN, and NICU patient populations. The role requires dedication to excellent patient care during night shifts, with responsibilities centered around labor and delivery services.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current Iowa or compact/multistate license; 24 months of recent labor and delivery experience; EPIC electronic medical record experience; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification; AHA/American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; BLS (Basic Life Support); STABLE certification; experience with medication administration including glucose, magnesium, Pitocin, and insulin.
- Preferred Qualifications: Nursery/Mother-Baby experience; postpartum experience; NICU experience; travel experience within the last 15 months; skills specific to labor and delivery discipline.
- Certifications: BLS, NRP, FHM, STABLE, ACLS (AHA).
- Additional Information: The role involves working in a busy Level 2 maternal and neonatal center with specific ratios for labor, postpartum, and NICU units. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 8/24, 8/31, 9/8, and 9/14. Candidates must submit a professional reference or performance evaluation from within the last 24 months and hold a valid drivers license.
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 #1287859. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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