Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) Ottumwa, IA. This role involves providing specialized care in the Labor and Delivery Department at a regional healthcare facility. The position requires delivering patient-centered obstetric services during night shifts. Candidates must be adaptable to different units within the hospital to meet patient care needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE certifications; 1-2 years of nursing experience; must possess Iowa SING (Systematic Identification of Needs and Goals) Background Check (BG) clearance including criminal and child abuse checks; mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult); 10-panel drug screen including opiates; titers within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB); location in Iowa is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in obstetrics, labor and delivery procedures, and familiarity with electronic fetal monitoring systems.
- Float: Float within the hospital to other units as needed.
- Additional Information: The position is located at a regional healthcare facility providing comprehensive obstetric and neonatal services. The unit accommodates active labor patients with a 1:1 patient ratio and two-patient couples in the Labor and Delivery Department, equipped with electronic fetal monitoring systems.
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 #1289990. 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