Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Machias, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse in the area is responsible for delivering holistic, individualized care to patients on the obstetrics (OB) unit. The role involves working independently to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery, and post-operative gynecological patients, adhering to hospital standards and promoting teamwork with physicians and staff.
Job Details
- Position Description: Independently provides holistic, individualized care using the nursing process for patients routinely seen on the OB unit. Demonstrates clinical competency, nursing judgement, teaching skills, as well as a commitment to improving the quality of patient care. Independently performs general and unity specific clinical skills. Performs the functions of a registered nurse (RN) in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsible for adhering to all Standards of Nursing Practice, implementing and evaluating the age appropriate care of all patients in the department (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery and post-operative gynecological patients), for managing supplies and equipment, and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of the unit and other hospital departments. RN adheres to hospital policies regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, advance directives and ADA. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and supports the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, effective communication skills, written and oral, computer skills, current BLS, ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate, STABLE, must be vaccinated for COVID-19 per state mandate. The candidate should have a minimum of one year of acute care experience as an RN.
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Successfully completes general nursing and unit orientation.
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 #1311053. 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