Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Department in the area is seeking a qualified RN (Registered Nurse) to provide specialized care for obstetrical patients. This role involves managing antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients within a busy L&D unit, supporting both routine and high-risk deliveries. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on maternal and neonatal health.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: BLS, FHM, NRPS certifications; minimum 1 year of clinical experience; valid license pending in the state; minimum of 1 year of experience required.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Assist with high-risk deliveries, manage antepartum and postpartum care, use fetal monitoring equipment, perform sterile speculum exams, and provide breastfeeding and neonatal support.
- Certifications: BLS, FHM, NRPS.
- Experience and Skills: Administration of blood and blood products, assist with sterile exams, monitor fetal heart rates, perform intrauterine pressure catheter placements, administer medications such as magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, and prostaglandins, and manage labor and delivery procedures.
- Extra Duties: Support with cesarean sections, monitor fetal and maternal vitals, and participate in emergency response protocols.
- On-call: Two on-call shifts per 6-week schedule period.
- Unit Details: The unit houses antepartum and intrapartum patients, including labor and postpartum care. The patient-to-nurse ratio varies from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must have recent experience in Labor & Delivery, and current certifications. All documentation including licenses and modules must be completed prior to start.
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 #1329685. 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
