Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse
- Labor & Delivery for a 10-hour night shift break relief position requiring a WA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of L&D experience.

• Works in a Birth Center with 34 L&D beds (15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum, 4 OB ED, 3 OR) and an 18-bed Postpartum unit
• Cares for a high acuity OB population including hypertension, C-sections (33% rate), preterm labor, insulin drips, vaginal deliveries, epidurals, inductions, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage
• Unit handles up to 300 deliveries per month
• Follows AWHONN patient ratio guidelines: 1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active laboring, 1:2-3 antepartum depending on acuity
• 10-hour night shifts scheduled
• 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, variable based on need
• No mandatory on-call requirements, though open shifts may be picked up
• Floats to antepartum within L&D and occasionally postpartum on the 4th floor, within scope and experience
• This is a break relief position with schedules built in 6-week increments and no guaranteed block schedule
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris Care Fusion IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Centricity/Qx fetal monitors, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, Panda Warmers, and Coviden SCDs

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of L&D RN experience required, 5+ years preferred
• High acuity experience managing and delivering high-risk OB patients required
• Ability to triage OB patients, circulate in the OR, perform cervical checks, and interpret fetal monitoring strips required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• First-time travelers considered upon review

• Serves as a break relief RN, acting as a second set of hands to receive and recover normal newborns as needed
• Orientation includes hospital orientation plus 2 weeks on the unit and 1 week working independently, beginning 3 weeks before resident physicians start
• Schedule transitions from Days to Nights during the final 4 weeks of the assignment
• Supported by unit staff including CNAs, LPN scrub techs (NRP certified), receptionist/HUC, a free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 laborist coverage
• RNs are ultimately responsible for phlebotomy on the unit
• Holiday coverage expected on a fair and equitable basis
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to contract approval
• Scrubs are provided by the facility and may not be worn outside the building
• Free badge-access parking is available

American Traveler Job  #P-746242. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.