Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The labor and delivery department nurse position is based in a short-term acute care facility. The role involves providing specialized maternal and neonatal care, with flexibility to float between units such as labor, mother-baby, and antepartum, supporting high-risk deliveries and postpartum care. The position requires working night shifts and participating in on-call rotations, with scheduled shifts starting at either 3 a.m. and 3 p.m., or 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., on 12-hour schedules.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license; at least 1 year of labor and delivery nursing experience; certifications include AWHONN Intermediate , BLS, NR P.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk obstetrics, ability to float to postpartum and antepartum units, proficiency with electronic fetal monitoring system, and familiarity with trauma level II environment.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to support operational needs, including units such as labor, antepartum, postpartum, and maternal/neonatal care.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have a vehicle for the assignment and be willing to work scheduled holidays. Flexibility in shift start times is expected, with adequate notice provided for shift changes. The assignment involves daily care for women of childbearing age and newborns, with a patient census of 8 visits per day and a total of 43 beds available.
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 . 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
