Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $1,955 per week

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

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:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery in Houston, Texas. This role involves caring for patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods, utilizing advanced electronic fetal monitoring and other obstetric techniques. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Houston, TX
• Position Type: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification, EMR (Electronic Medical Record) experience with CPN (Centricity) and Meditech systems.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic fetal monitoring and obstetric procedures such as cesarean sections and fetal surveillance techniques.
• Additional Information: The unit manages approximately 35 beds with a diverse staffing team including RNs, surgical techs, and charge nurses. The environment features modern equipment such as Hill-Rom birthing beds, GE core metrics FM, and NOVI wireless FM. The unit follows established protocols for Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, hydralazine, and labetalol, with a focus on maternal and neonatal safety.
• 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

Cross Country Job ID #1276521. 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

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