Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,785 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) in a hospital setting. This position involves providing specialized care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods in a busy healthcare environment. The role requires hands-on clinical skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and infants.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications including Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), STABLE, and Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) fetal monitoring. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery and meet all onboarding requirements such as Iowa State Background Checks, mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult), drug screening (10-panel including opiates), and titers within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for post-operative female patients and familiarity with GE Centricity fetal monitoring equipment is advantageous.
• Additional Information: This position involves caring for adult and infant populations in a Level 4 Trauma unit. Candidates may be asked to care for female post-operative patients and should be flexible to start on Mondays or Tuesdays. The unit has 6 beds with a patient ratio of 1:3. Experience with Meditech electronic health records is required. The assignment duration is from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026, with shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM, and may require float rotation as needed.

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 #1313572. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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