Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nurse in a maternal infant unit located in Richmond, Virginia. This position involves providing specialized care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods, including routine vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and care for antepartum patients. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and high-quality maternity care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal monitoring certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 years of labor experience, with a background working in a Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit with high birth volumes.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit comprises 24 beds staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including labor nurses, nursery nurses, OB technicians, secretaries, leadership, and educators. Patient ratios are typically 1:1 for labor patients and approximately 5-6:1 for postpartum and nursery care. Equipment used includes GE fetal monitors, with an electronic medical record system utilizing Meditech. The unit operates every third weekend, with 12 hours of on-call duty per four-week schedule.
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 #1295945. 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