Travel L&D RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Burien, Washington.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/LDRP position requiring NRP certification and at least 2 years of recent L&D experience.

• Acute care LDRP unit with 14 beds where laboring moms stay in the same room through labor and recovery
• 2 dedicated OR suites staffed for in-house C-sections, with 3 triage beds and a 5-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Unit averages approximately 1,000 births per year
• Strict adherence to AWHONN staffing ratios, including 1:1 for active labor, a dedicated baby nurse at every birth, up to 1:3 in the Special Care Nursery, and 1:2-3 for recovered mother-baby couplets
• Common patient types include multiples (twins), VBACs, high-risk patients (HTN/hemorrhage), preterm labor, infections, and post-op gyn cases
• RNs titrate drips per physician order, including Mag and Pitocin, and monitor epidurals after initiation
• Tele-capable unit with centralized fetal heart monitoring using the Centricity Perinatal system; nurses interpret their own strips with no monitor techs
• Charting completed in EPIC
• 12-hour night shifts ), 3 shifts per week with every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday)
• Must float within the birth center to Triage, L&D, Postpartum, baby nursing, and OR circulating duties
• Float to Special Care Nursery only if experienced in that specialty and agreed upon prior to contract start
• No call or standby requirements

• Active WA State or Compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience required
• Experience circulating C-sections required for labor nurses
• Level 2 Special Care Nursery experience required for nursery assignments
• Experience triaging and transitioning normal newborns required
• Scrubbing experience preferred but not required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Join a small, close-knit team known for strong teamwork between staff and providers
• Charge nurse on every shift oversees the department without carrying a patient load
• 24/7 surgical tech coverage for C-sections, though not involved in bedside laboring patient care
• OB physician or certified midwife in house 24/7, with neonatal hospitalist coverage 24/5 and backup within 30 minutes
• Dedicated OB anesthesia team in house
• 2-day unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Hospital-provided scrubs required as part of the dress code
• Holiday coverage rotates along with permanent staff
• Traveler-friendly environment welcoming of new team members
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-780149. 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:
Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - LDRP

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.