Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor and Delivery (L&D) at an organization located in Austin, Texas. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a busy, high-volume L&D unit. The role requires adaptability to a 12-hour shift schedule, accommodating both day and night shifts, with a focus on delivering exceptional maternal and neonatal care.
Job Details:
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Shift: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in Labor and Delivery; certifications including NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support); competency in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and SVE (Sterile Vaginal Examination)
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Level IV high-volume units; internal monitor placement competency; previous employment in a high-acuity or tertiary care setting; familiarity with advanced obstetric procedures such as cerclages, TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean), and C-Sections
- Additional Information: Candidates should demonstrate team-oriented, positive attitudes, and adhere to dress code requirements (solid blue, black, or grey sweatshirts; navy blue scrubs are not acceptable). The unit values a collaborative environment, ongoing staff development, and technological advancements in patient care.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, covering days and nights as required.
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 #1285489. 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