Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Silver City, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in [Location]. This role involves providing comprehensive maternal and newborn care within a hospital setting. The RN will deliver patient-centered care in labor and delivery, nursery, and mother-baby units, demonstrating expertise in growth and development principles across the lifespan.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Maternal Child Health RN is responsible and accountable to a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to the patients via therapeutic use of the nursing process, in collaboration and integration with other health care team members. S/he demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care relevant to the patient(s) under his/her care, applying principles of growth and development over the life span. S/he assesses and interprets patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. S/he functions in the role of a primary RN in the Maternal and Child Health fields, including Labor & Delivery, Newborn Nursery, Level II Nursery, and Mother-Baby and Gynecology patients. Additionally, the RN may be floated to other hospital areas as a resource, as directed by hospital leadership or the House Supervisor. When floated, they are expected to follow the guidance of the Charge Nurse or RN in the assigned department and maintain the same high standards of care and safety within their scope of practice.
- Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico or Multi-State Licensure; Basic Life Support (AHA) required upon hire; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) required upon hire; Neonatal Resuscitation Program required upon hire; AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification required upon hire; STABLE certification preferred; Baby Friendly experience preferred; three years experience in Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Medical Surgicalminimum of 3 years experience.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Every third weekend required. Block scheduling available upon request. The RN may be floated to other hospital areas as needed.
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 #1326210. 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