Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kearney, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Labor and Delivery Nurse in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized obstetric care for mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum, with a focus on promoting safe sleep practices and fostering strong team collaboration. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated unit that values skin-to-skin care and minimal infant transfer, supporting optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice nursing, ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), two years of obstetric nursing experience.
Float: Float rotation may be required for NICU feeders and growers, contingent upon qualification and willingness.
Additional Information: The unit features 10 private labor and delivery rooms, 2 antepartum rooms, and 1 operating room suite. Staffing includes a charge nurse, lactation counselor, unit secretary, maternity educator, nurse aides, and OB techs. On-call anesthesia is available with a 20-minute response time, and an in-house OB/Neonatologist is present. The facility supports strong team-work and recognizes its designation as a Safe Sleep Champion by the Department of Health & Human Services. The department does not accommodate neonatal nursery care; newborns remain with mothers in bassinets to promote skin-to-skin contact.
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 #1316855. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kearney, NE
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Department of Health and Human Servicesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Maternal/Child Nursingunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursery School and Preschoolunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Skin Careunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Unit Secretaryunmatched
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