Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,065 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in the Saint Louis, Missouri area. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to laboring, delivering, and immediate postpartum patients within a high-acuity hospital environment. Candidates are required to bring their active nursing license on the first day. This position demands strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently, and experience managing routine and high-risk obstetric patients.

Job Details:

• Location: Saint Louis, MO
• Position Type: RN in Labor & Delivery Department
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm 7:30 am, 3 or 4 shifts per week, minimum 36 hours weekly
• Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of 2 years recent inpatient, acute care hospital experience in labor and birth; experience in a team-based high acuity environment; capable of managing 2 patients on labor and 3-4 patients on antepartum; proficient in fetal monitoring and interpretation; skilled in labor support, coaching, medication administration, IV therapy, obstetric emergencies, and rapid response; excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills; familiarity with electronic medical records (EPIC); flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1-April 1, with exemptions approved by the client.
• Preferred Qualifications: NRP certification, AWHONN FHM training, and two years of current inpatient, acute care hospital experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required as needed.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be comfortable caring for 2 patients on labor and 3-4 patients on antepartum. The unit includes Level 3 NICU and Level 4 high-volume obstetric care with approximately 8,000 deliveries annually.

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 #1277465. 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