Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,420 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing stipend

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

CE credits (unlimited)

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN – Labor & Delivery for a 13-week assignment in Carthage, Tennessee. You will work 12-hour nights in Labor & Delivery, Nursery and Postpartum, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week in a critical access hospital.

Requirements include TN RN license plus ACLS, AWHONN, BLS and NRP, and 1+ year L&D experience with fetal monitoring. Preferred: PALS and Meditech/Centricity EHR experience.

Qualifications

• Valid TN RN license.
• ACLS, AWHONN, BLS and NRP certifications.
• 1+ year experience in Labor and Delivery.
• Fetal monitoring experience.
• PALS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity and neonatal care in Labor & Delivery, Nursery and Postpartum units.
• Ensure patient safety and manage labor and delivery processes.
• Follow night-shift schedule: 12-hour shifts with 36 hours per week.
• Maintain required certifications and evidence-based care.

Skills

ACLS

AWHONN

BLS

NRP

1+ year L&D experience

Fetal monitoring

PALS (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Centricity

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Carthage, Tennessee. This position involves providing care in the Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Postpartum units within a critical access hospital. The role requires delivering maternity and neonatal care, ensuring patient safety, and managing labor and delivery processes. The shift is scheduled for night hours, with a weekly guaranteed minimum of 36 hours.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license to work as an RN in Tennessee, ACLS, AWHONN, BLS, NRP certifications, 1+ year experience in Labor and Delivery, fetal monitoring experience
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS certification, Centricity and Meditech electronic health record experience, experience with couplet care
• Unit Information:
  • Facility Name: Highpoint Health-Riverview with Ascension St. Thomas
  • Department: Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Postpartum
  • Number of Beds: 2 labor beds, 3 postpartum beds
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • Trauma Level: Not specified
  • EHR System: Meditech
  • Staffing needs: One open position, replacement of permanent staff
• Location: 158 Hospital Drive, Carthage, Tennessee, 37030
• Additional Information:
  • All clinical staff must have required certifications prior to start date, with orientation held weekly on Mondays.
  • All clinical staff must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry before starting.
  • Float requirements as needed.

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

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