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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Maternal - Newborn for a travel nursing job in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Maternal - Newborn
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The healthcare provider is seeking a Nursery Registered Nurse (RN) for a Mother/Baby (L&D MOM BABY) specialty position in a clinical setting. This role involves providing care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and nursery environment, supporting mothers and newborns. The assignment is an 8-week contract with a start date of September 21, 2026.
Job Details
Shift: Nights, 12 hours shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Nursing license, completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
Additional Information: This position is for a NICU/Nursery contract. Applicants should be available to start ASAP.
Submission Requirements: Interested candidates should contact the designated recruiter at the provided phone number to discuss qualifications and availability.
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 / Mother/Baby Couplet Care
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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
opelousas, LA, 70570, US
Who can apply
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