Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,700 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: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Postpartum Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position available in the Austin area. This contract role involves working in a 24-bed, Level IV maternal and Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), providing specialized postpartum and antepartum care. The assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-volume birthing center with approximately 12,000 annual births, requiring professional expertise in postpartum nursing and related procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS certification, American Heart Association (AHA) certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Advanced Provider certification, 1 year of experience in post partum or related inpatient nursing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous labor and delivery (L&D) or antepartum experience, ability to demonstrate teamwork-oriented attitude, good communication skills.
• Patient Ratios: Typically 3:1 and 4:1, with occasional 2:1 depending on patient acuity.
• Type of equipment: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with Meditech systems and CPN.
• Typical procedures performed: Non-stress tests, hyperemesis management, insulin, magnesium, and heparin drips.
• Dress code: Scrub color must be navy blue.
• Unit information:
  • Location: 12221 North MOPAC Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78758
  • Number of beds: 24
  • Staff: 26, including 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, and 1 clerk during day shifts, no PCTs at night.
  • Skills most recruited for include travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters.
  • Typical hiring profile includes candidates with previous L&D or antepartum experience.
  • No permanent positions available on the unit.

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 #1278996. 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 / Post Partum Floor

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