Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Lactation and Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor and Delivery in a hospital setting. This role involves providing care to mothers and newborns within a busy Labor & Postpartum Unit, ensuring safe and effective clinical practices during each shift. The position requires flexibility to serve across various shifts, primarily nights, with rotation to evenings as needed.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) certification (every 2 years for Labor & Delivery).
Preferred Qualifications: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Responsibilities: Care for mothers and babies in a 25-bed Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit, including circulating, labor support, postpartum care, and newborn care. Maintain patient safety and comfort, monitor labor progress, and perform assessments. Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care adhering to SOPs and clinical protocols.
Shift Details: The position is primarily a night shift with rotation to evening shifts as needed. The unit operates on a 36 or 48-hour weekly schedule, with a rotation based on unit staffing needs.
Additional Information: No floating required. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery or Postpartum care. The role involves working in an EPIC electronic charting environment.
Submission Requirements: Valid license/certificate verification, professional resume, references, skills checklist, and candidate submission coversheet.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-23
Cross Country Job ID #1279670. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Salem, MA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
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