Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.
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
Lactation and Delivery (L&D) Specialist Nurse Portland, ME. This role involves providing specialized nursing care on the postpartum floor, focusing on new mother and infant care. The position requires supporting patient education, recovery, and emotional support during the postpartum period, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in postpartum or maternal-newborn nursing, valid state nursing license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent, at least 0 years of experience, and current enrollment or certification in neonatal or postpartum specialty programs. Location in Portland, ME, is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in postpartum or maternal-child healthcare, proficiency with electronic medical records, excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Additional Information: The assignment is for 13 weeks, covering leave, with potential for extension based on staffing needs. The role may involve using scrubs consistent with the facility dress code and participating in facility-specific protocols such as SBAR communication. The candidate should be willing to review pending state licensure applications.
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 #1296501. 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 / Post Partum Floor
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