Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,065/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in the Saint Louis, Missouri area. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to laboring, delivering, and immediate postpartum patients within a high-acuity hospital environment. Candidates are required to bring their active nursing license on the first day. This position demands strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently, and experience managing routine and high-risk obstetric patients.
Job Details:
- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Position Type: RN in Labor & Delivery Department
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm 7:30 am, 3 or 4 shifts per week, minimum 36 hours weekly
- Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of 2 years recent inpatient, acute care hospital experience in labor and birth; experience in a team-based high acuity environment; capable of managing 2 patients on labor and 3-4 patients on antepartum; proficient in fetal monitoring and interpretation; skilled in labor support, coaching, medication administration, IV therapy, obstetric emergencies, and rapid response; excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills; familiarity with electronic medical records (EPIC); flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1-April 1, with exemptions approved by the client.
- Preferred Qualifications: NRP certification, AWHONN FHM training, and two years of current inpatient, acute care hospital experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required as needed.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be comfortable caring for 2 patients on labor and 3-4 patients on antepartum. The unit includes Level 3 NICU and Level 4 high-volume obstetric care with approximately 8,000 deliveries annually.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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