Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a high-risk, high-volume unit requiring at least 1 year of L&D experience and a WA or compact RN license.

• Work in a high-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery unit with 4 ORs and 31 beds/rooms
• Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OB patients, Adult Recovery Services (substance recovery) patients, and community care clinic patients
• Average daily census of 15 with 500-600 deliveries per month
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2
• Required to float to Postpartum/Antepartum units and sister facilities that provide Mother/Baby care
• Required to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks based on unit needs
• Uses Epic EMR and electronic fetal monitoring

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
• Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required
• High-risk L&D experience required
• Must be able to function as Baby Nurse during delivery, providing continued newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Must be able to circulate for C-sections
• Experience with Epic charting system required
• Skilled in managing high-risk and vaginal deliveries, hemorrhage/shock, forceps/vacuum extraction, and C-section recovery
• Experience with medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

• Responsibilities include newborn care such as eye and Vitamin K injections, thigh injections, and newborn assessments
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and specific scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Local radius rule of 50 miles applies
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel candidate and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities and refusal to float may result in termination of assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-778361. 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

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.