Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,405 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Labor and Delivery Nurse in the Iowa region. This position involves providing specialized care for high-risk obstetric patients, including antepartum, postpartum, and mother-baby care, across multiple campuses. The role requires current experience in labor, delivery, and high-risk obstetric interventions. Job Details Position Description: The position involves working in a labor and delivery department with high-risk obstetric cases, midwifery support, and postpartum care, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections. Candidates will float across multiple campuses. Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa or multistate nursing license, at least 2 years of labor and delivery experience, active BLS, NRP, ACLS, and AWHONN certificates, EPIC EMR experience, recent work in high-risk OB in trauma facilities, experience with electronic fetal monitoring, and a solid employment history in labor and delivery. Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience in labor and delivery; intermediate or advanced electronic fetal monitoring certification. Additional Information: Candidates must have completed at least one previous travel assignment within the past 12 months. The orientation date is scheduled for 10/26/2026, with additional orientation on 11/9/2026. The role includes working 1-2 winter holidays if applicable. 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 Posted Date: 2026-09-25 Cross Country Job ID 1308976. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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