Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
Labor and Delivery

Discipline: RN

Start Date:

10/19/2026

Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) Smyrna, TN.This position involves providing compassionate and high-quality care to laboring patients in a dedicated Womens Services unit. The role supports patient-centered birth experiences, utilizing advanced skills and teamwork within a 24/7 laborist model environment.

Location:

Smyrna, TN

Shift: Nights

Schedule:

12‑hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

RN license, ACLS, BLS, NRP certifications, 0 years of experience.

Unit specifics include a 9‑bed Labor & Delivery unit with 3 swing rooms, 2 operating rooms, and a 3‑bed OB Emergency Department.

Responsibilities involve circulating in the operating room, supporting procedures such as intrauterine pressure catheters, fetal scalp electrodes, magnesium sulfate administration, postpartum hemorrhage management, nitrous oxide use, and documentation in JADA system.

The team includes a unit secretary and scrub tech, with in‑house 24/7 CRNA and midwife coverage, focusing on personalized birth experiences and patient needs.

Staff promote vaginal birth opportunities, support patient choice, and utilize advanced techniques like Spinning Babies and STABLE.

Additional unit amenities feature an 8‑bed Level 2 NICU with a Nurse Neonatologist Practitioner (NNP) on‑site 24/7, and high‑risk delivery support attended by NNP as needed.

Policies and guidelines are available upon request.

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 . 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.

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.

401k retirement plan Referral bonus