Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,560 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in New Mexico, specializing in OB care within the labor and delivery department. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal phases, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of care. The assignment offers an opportunity to work in a busy labor and delivery setting, utilizing clinical expertise to support mothers and newborns.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with floating required
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years of labor and delivery (OB) nursing experience; certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and BLS; educational requirements as per state nursing board and hospital policies; location in New Mexico preferred; 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional obstetric certifications, experience with MedHost inpatient EMR, GE Centricity OB, and Athena clinic EMR systems preferred
• Additional Information: The RN will provide care to antepartum triage, active labor, postpartum, and nursery patients. The role involves managing patient ratios of 1:1 on labor beds and 1:4 on postpartum and nursery, with no call responsibilities. Scrubs of any color, worn as full uniform without t-shirts or hoodies, are acceptable. No 48-hour weekly guarantees are approved, and blocked scheduling cannot be guaranteed.
• Start Date: August 3, 2026

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 #1281778. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus