Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,280 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Austin, TX. This seasonal contract position is scheduled to begin on 08/17/2026, offering a 12-hour shift schedule. The role involves providing high-quality care in a busy labor and delivery unit, supporting a team with diverse expertise, and ensuring positive patient outcomes during a dynamic 13-week assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Austin, TX
• Shift: 12-hour days and nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Shift times are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or equivalent, rotating weekends
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; 2+ years of nursing experience in labor and delivery or a high-volume obstetric setting; certifications in BLS, ACLS, NRP; competency in fetal monitoring, sterile vaginal exam procedures, and C-section circulation; experience with electronic fetal monitoring systems.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with internal monitor placement, previous employment in a Level IV unit, familiarity with Novii, JADA, fetal pillow, IUPC, FSE, Toco, US EMR Meditech systems, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Unit Profile:
  • Number of beds: 32
  • Staffing: 150 staff members including charge nurses and co-charge nurses on both day and night shifts
  • Patient ratio: 1:2 in labor and delivery care
  • Equipment includes Novii, JADA, fetal pillow, IUPC, FSE, Toco, US EMR Meditech
  • Typical procedures performed: Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD), cerclages, C-Sections, TOLAC
• Additional Information:
  • Candidates must adhere to the units dress code, wearing solid blue or grey sweatshirts; navy blue scrub tops or T-shirts are not permitted.
  • The unit values team players with a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence.
  • The assignment is highly competitive; candidates with a strong background, relevant certifications, and experience in a Level IV high-volume unit are encouraged to apply.

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

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Cross Country Job ID #1292127. 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