Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery registered nurse position located in Dallas, TX, primarily working night shifts on the 9th floor of a womens hospital. This role involves high-risk obstetrical care, including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and postpartum recovery, with staffing ratios of approximately 80% in accordance with AWHONN standards. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity unit with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Job Details:

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: RN license, at least 2 years of experience in high-risk labor and delivery, neonatal resuscitation certification, and intermediate AWHONN fetal monitoring certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk obstetrical bedside training, circulating in cesarean sections, and recovering high-acuity patients.
Unit Type: High-risk obstetrical unit specializing in labor and delivery; staffing includes beds, triage, and postpartum recovery.
Patient Ratios: 2:1 and 3:1 in triage, 1:1 in unstable labor or high-acuity cases, 2:1 in early labor.
Unit Equipment and Documentation: GE fetal monitors; Meditech and CPNS electronic documentation systems.
Procedures: Vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, D&C, postpartum recovery.
Additional Requirements: Neat and healthy appearance, no artificial nails, clean and well-maintained hair, covered tattoos, and no visible piercings other than earrings. Floating to antepartum may be required. Attendance policies as per organizational standards.

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 #1284831. 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

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