Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit nurse position is located in a healthcare facility within Colorado. This role involves providing specialized care for pregnant women, newborns, and gynecological patients in a rural hospital setting. The nurse will be responsible for triaging, assisting with deliveries, and functioning as a transition nurse, following established guidelines and protocols to ensure quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Location: 1000 Lincoln Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado, 80701
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 1 year of L&D experience, licensed to submit application
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience following AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios, familiarity with OBIX electronic fetal monitoring system, ability to triage and function as a baby catcher/transition nurse, ability to read tele monitor strips
- Responsibilities:
- Provide care for pregnant women and newborns, including triage and delivery assistance
- Assist with C-sections and postpartum care
- Triage patients and function as a transition nurse
- Collaborate with on-call OBs and Neonatologists, ensuring timely responses
- Use EPIC charting system and adhere to hospital protocols
- Schedule & Operational Details:
- Shift: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., every other week, with some self-scheduling that may change based on unit needs
- Weekend requirement: Half of all weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Holiday requirement: Half of winter holidays
- No float prerequisites, helping hands to med-surg may be required rarely
- No scrub color or dress code provided by the employer
- Unit orientation: 3 days of specific unit training
- Cancellation policy: Up to 4 shifts can be canceled per 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for shorter assignments
- Additional Notes:
- In-house anesthesia available 24/7, with on-call response times of 20 minutes
- In-house neonatologist available 24/7
- RT equipment available, but staff capacity may vary
- Tele monitoring system: OBIX system with RN responsibility to read strips
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 #1293042. 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