Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,480 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for Labor and Delivery in Socorro, NM. The role involves labor, postpartum, and newborn care with floating to nearby locations within a 20-mile radius.

Expect 12-hour night shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package including housing options and health coverage. Travel staffing with competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• ADN or ASN degree required.
• RN license for NM or Compact State.
• NRP certification required.
• AWHONN fetal monitoring certification required.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Pass the BCA test during first week or dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients at 20 weeks gestation and monitor fetal status.
• Evaluate labor status and provide obstetric, labor, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Administer medications including Pitocin and mag sulfate as prescribed.
• Provide newborn stabilization and assist with cesarean deliveries as needed.
• Float between departments/local facilities within 20 miles as required.
• Work 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Education

ADN or ASN

RN license NM or Compact State

NRP certification

AWHONN fetal monitoring

S.T.A.B.L.E. certification

BLS certification

BCA test (first week)

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Socorro, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in a clinical setting. The position involves floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles, providing comprehensive obstetric, labor, postpartum, and newborn care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, fetal evaluation, labor evaluation, administration of medications, and stabilization of mothers and newborns. The role requires flexibility to work nights on a schedule of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), valid Nursing license for the state of New Mexico or a Compact State, NRP certification, AWHONN Intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring certification, S.T.A.B.L.E. certification, BLS certification through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross, passing the BCA test during the first week of assignment with dismissal if failed.
• Preferred Qualifications: EPIC experience (training available on-site).
• Additional Information: The nurse must assess triage patients at 20 weeks, evaluate fetal and labor status, manage medication administration including Pitocin, mag sulfate, and others, provide newborn stabilization, and assist with cesarean deliveries. Floating between departments and/or local facilities within 20 miles may be required.

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 #1321039. 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