Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Salem, MA
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,165/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Lactation and Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor and Delivery in a hospital setting. This role involves providing care to mothers and newborns within a busy Labor & Postpartum Unit, ensuring safe and effective clinical practices during each shift. The position requires flexibility to serve across various shifts, primarily nights, with rotation to evenings as needed.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) certification (every 2 years for Labor & Delivery).
- Preferred Qualifications: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Responsibilities: Care for mothers and babies in a 25-bed Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit, including circulating, labor support, postpartum care, and newborn care. Maintain patient safety and comfort, monitor labor progress, and perform assessments. Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care adhering to SOPs and clinical protocols.
- Shift Details: The position is primarily a night shift with rotation to evening shifts as needed. The unit operates on a 36 or 48-hour weekly schedule, with a rotation based on unit staffing needs.
- Additional Information: No floating required. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery or Postpartum care. The role involves working in an EPIC electronic charting environment.
- Submission Requirements: Valid license/certificate verification, professional resume, references, skills checklist, and candidate submission coversheet.
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.
Salem, MA
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