Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,345 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in the Department of Labor and Delivery at a healthcare facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role involves providing comprehensive care to patients throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal phases of obstetrical care. The RN will utilize the Nursing Process to ensure safe and effective delivery of care, demonstrating leadership, critical thinking, and clinical competencies in a fast-paced environment. Job Details: Schedule: Days, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., floating required, 36 hours per week minimum Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE; 2 years of Labor and Delivery (L&D) nursing experience; current licensure to practice in the state of New Mexico; no minimum experience requirement for this position. Preferred Qualifications: None specified. Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for providing nursing care to antepartum triage, active labor, postpartum (mother and baby), and in the special care nursery. EMR systems utilized include MedHost (inpatient), GE Centricity (OB), and Athena (Clinic). The unit encompasses 1 triage bed, 3 labor beds, and 4 postpartum beds, with a patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4. This is a vacant position created to fill a staffing need, with no call required. 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: 2026-08-28 Cross Country Job ID 1281776. 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