Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Des Moines, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,405/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse in the Iowa region. This position involves providing specialized care for high-risk obstetric patients, including antepartum, postpartum, and mother-baby care, across multiple campuses. The role requires current experience in labor, delivery, and high-risk obstetric interventions.
Job Details
- Position Description: The position involves working in a labor and delivery department with high-risk obstetric cases, midwifery support, and postpartum care, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections. Candidates will float across multiple campuses.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Iowa or multistate nursing license, at least 2 years of labor and delivery experience, active BLS, NRP, ACLS, and AWHONN certificates, EPIC EMR experience, recent work in high-risk OB in trauma facilities, experience with electronic fetal monitoring, and a solid employment history in labor and delivery.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience in labor and delivery; intermediate or advanced electronic fetal monitoring certification.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have completed at least one previous travel assignment within the past 12 months. The orientation date is scheduled for 10/26/2026, with additional orientation on 11/9/2026. The role includes working 1-2 winter holidays if applicable.
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.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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