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 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Labor and Delivery Department Night Shift. This position provides care for laboring patients with high-risk conditions, including preeclampsia and diabetes, for gestations of 34 weeks 0 days and greater.

Responsibilities include obstetric triage, postpartum care, cesarean sections, external cephalic versions, and care of neonates in a Level 2 special care nursery.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with 36- or 48-hour options and a listed minimum of 48 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; valid registered nurse license in Kansas or a compact state; Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Advanced and Intermediate certifications; Basic Life Support (BLS); fetal heart monitoring (FHM); and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience and charting system experience.

Additional Information: First-time travelers are accepted. The high-risk labor and delivery unit includes obstetric triage, postpartum care, and a Level 2 special care nursery. Clinical responsibilities include care for preeclampsia, diabetes, cesarean sections, external cephalic versions, and other high-risk obstetric conditions. Weekend coverage includes 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks or every third weekend. Patient populations include neonates, infants, adolescents, and adults.

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 1350362. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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