Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Ithaca, NY

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 15, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,661 a week in all, a taxable rate of $30.16 an hour plus $1,575 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery Nurse in the Maternal Child Health department is responsible for delivering direct patient care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. This position involves collaboration with unit leadership to follow nursing standards from governing bodies such as the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The role requires assessing patients, developing person-centered care plans, and providing emotional, educational, and spiritual support to patients and their families.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse in Maternal Child Health, specializing in Labor and Delivery, located in the Maternal Child Health department.
• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid state nursing license and 0 years of experience required.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Providing care for patients ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex, recognizing deviations and abnormalities, and prioritizing both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves hands-on implementation of technical skills and acts as a resource to peers. Facilitates linking patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed.
• Requirements for Submission: License verification, professional resume, Epic questionnaire, and health submission cover sheet.
• Float: Float rotation may be 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