Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, in a high-risk labor and delivery setting. The role provides care for laboring patients with conditions such as preeclampsia and diabetes, including patients at 34 weeks gestation or greater.

Responsibilities include labor support, cesarean section care, external cephalic versions, postpartum care, obstetric triage, and Level 2 special care nursery support.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; 36- or 48-hour options are available. Weekend coverage includes six weekend shifts in six weeks or every third weekend.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience; certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); valid Kansas or compact registered nurse license required at submission.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience; Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Advanced and Intermediate certifications; charting system experience.

Additional Information: Care for high-risk labor and delivery patients, including preeclampsia, diabetes, preterm labor, multiple gestation, malpresentations, hemorrhage, and postpartum hemorrhage. Support vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, vaginal birth after cesarean management, external cephalic versions, forceps and vacuum extractions, and recovery following cesarean sections. Perform fetal and maternal assessments, obstetric triage, sterile examinations, fetal monitoring, newborn assessments, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, discharge teaching, and medication and infusion management. Care for neonates, infants, adolescents, and adults, including Level 2 special care nursery patients. Use Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), intrauterine pressure catheter monitoring, infusion pumps, breast pumps, radiant warmers, and thermoregulation equipment. First-time travelers are accepted. Required orientation modules are completed onsite during orientation.

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 1350353. 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