Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Joplin, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in a facility located in southwestern Missouri. This role involves providing specialized maternity care in a birthing center setting, supporting laboring patients and their families. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a focus on patient-focused, team-oriented care.
Job Details:
Location: Facility in southwestern Missouri.
Schedule: Nights, 3x12 shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Active BLS, PALS, ACLS Certification, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Education requirements and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with labor and birth care.
Float: Float rotation may be required as needed.
Additional Information: Flu vaccination with exemption approval required from November 1 through April 1. Client-approved exemptions only. The position involves caring for patients requiring labor and birth support, with a patient ratio of approximately 1:5 using electronic health records. The unit values patient-focused, flexible, positive team members.
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 #1322661. 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
Joplin, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
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