Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses 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:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in a Level II Trauma Center located in Tacoma, WA. This position involves providing high acuity obstetric care, managing labor, delivery, and postpartum patients, including high-risk cases such as preterm labor, C-sections, and multiple births. The role requires delivering comprehensive care tailored to the needs of mother and baby, with responsibilities extending to supporting OB emergency responses and teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

• Schedule:
  
  Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. The schedule operates on a 6-week cycle, with shifts running from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN). A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 2 years in labor and delivery, including experience with high-risk obstetric patients and charge nurse responsibilities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Previous travel experience, strong interpersonal and educational skills, EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience, and experience in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Additional Information:
  The role involves functioning as a charge nurse, assisting in urgent OB/Emergency Department scenarios, managing high-acuity patients, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Orientation includes a comprehensive hospital and unit training, with a traditional orientation schedule.
• Support on the Unit: CNA, scrub techs, RN resource staff, phlebotomists, and support personnel are available to assist.
• Technology/Equipment:
  Familiarity with EPIC EMR system, IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, fetal surveillance monitors, epidural pumps, and SCD devices.
• Floating:
  No floating for ANMs; occasional assignments within scope and experience for RNs and other staff.
• Call
  
  Schedule:
  
  No mandatory call, with some open shift opportunities.
• Holidays:
  No holidays assigned but may be available for additional shifts as needed.
• Orientation: 6 shifts of unit orientation paired with a charge nurse, including hospital and unit training, starting 3 weeks prior to the shift schedule.
• Scrubs:
  Provided by the facility, not to be worn outside the premises.
• Parking:
  Free badge-access parking in designated areas.
• Program Name: MHS 2021.

• 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

Posted Date:

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus