Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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 (L&D) specializing in obstetrics and postpartum care, located in Nebraska. The position involves working on a dedicated LDRP unit with 15 labor and delivery beds and 15 postpartum beds, providing high-quality patient care aligned with AWHONN guidelines. The role requires delivering compassionate care for obstetric, antepartum, post-surgical GYN, and pregnancy-related patients in a facility recognized for excellent patient experience.
Job Details:
- Location: Nebraska, USA
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Certifications Required: BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Educational & Experience Requirements: Valid nursing license, a minimum of 3 years of labor and delivery experience, with at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
- Additional Qualifications: Must possess a valid drivers license (used for radius verification), compliance with fingernail policies (artificial nails prohibited), and pass a skills exam with a 90% score during orientation; RNs are required to read telemetry strips, troubleshoot basic telemonitoring equipment, and titrate drips such as Pitocin, Mag, and Procardia
- Operational Details:
- Department follows AWHONN patient-to-ratio guidelines of 1:3, or 1:1 for laboring patients
- Charge nurses oversee shifts and take assignments
- Floating is rare and only in critical staffing situations, limited to task sit or assist roles
- No tele/monitor techs are required to read strips or manage equipment beyond troubleshooting
- Orientation includes one week of classroom training followed by 2-3 on-floor shifts
- RTO (reimbursement time off) must be requested prior to the start and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract
- Candidate must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-25
Cross Country Job ID #1279926. 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