Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Overland Park, Kansas.
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:
The Post Partum Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in an outpatient postpartum unit. This role involves caring for women of childbearing age and newborns, with responsibilities including patient assessment, discharge education, pain management, and recognizing risk factors such as sepsis and venous thromboembolism. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week, providing an opportunity to work within a specialized maternal and newborn care setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BLS certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; ability to recognize unit workflow, policies, and procedures within the postpartum unit; experience in patient assessment, discharge planning, and pain management.
- Preferred Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Additional Information: The unit cares for patients in post-partum, labor, delivery, recovery, well-baby nursery, and attend births. Staffing includes Registered Nurses (RNs) without a unit secretary, with rare use of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). Equipment includes vitals machines, glucometers, and post-partum supplies. Documentation is completed using CPN and Meditech systems. There are typically two hard-to-staff shifts on Monday and Friday, with a rotation involving one full weekend every three weeks plus an additional weekend. Float policies are within womens services unless cross-trained to pediatrics or neonatal intensive care.
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 #1302287. 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 / Post Partum Floor
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