Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery Nurse in an urban medical center environment with a focus on supporting high-volume obstetric care. This role involves providing acute nursing care for mothers and newborns, ensuring safety and comfort during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced setting with a diverse patient population.
Job Details
Location: Urban medical center with a 32-bed Labor and Delivery unit, equipped with advanced fetal monitoring and neonatal care technology.
Shift: 12-hour shifts, days and nights, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid certifications including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and American Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification; valid licensing as an RN with 2+ years of experience in Labor and Delivery; must have experience with electronic fetal monitoring, C-Section circulation, and Supervised Vaginal Exams (SVE) competency.
Additional Information: Candidate must demonstrate competency in SVE and C-Section circulation, with a preference for those with previous experience in Level IV high-volume units. The role requires a team-oriented, positive attitude and adherence to unit dress code, including solid-colored scrubs.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, alternating between days and nights, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
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 #1331902. 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
Austin, TX
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Neonatal Nursingunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Women's Healthunmatched
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