Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery Nurse (Location) This position involves providing comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including deliveries, circulating C-sections, antepartum care, and initial newborn assessments. The role requires independent practice within the Labor and Delivery department, adhering to all clinical standards and protocols.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Certifications, Education Requirements, and Experience: Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing, current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license, BLS certification, current certification in one of the following: AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor, AWHONN Instructor Trainer, or NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM), NRP certification, and ACLS certification are required. 0 years of experience required.
Responsibilities: Provide routine and complex obstetric care, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, document clinical information, and educate patients and family members.
Additional Information: The nurse will practice independently and demonstrate an awareness of all relevant aspects of obstetric nursing, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while ensuring compliance with clinical 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 #1325418. 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
Lake Charles, LA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Clinical Informationunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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