Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Night Shift | Travel Nurse – Washington, DC

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse in Washington, DC. 13-week assignment; DC RN license and 2+ years L&D experience required.

Join a dynamic Labor & Delivery team in the heart of Washington, DC! We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) for a 13-week travel assignment at a renowned Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital. This travel nursing opportunity offers high-acuity obstetrics experience in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment in vibrant Washington, DC — ideal for nurses interested in perinatal, postpartum, and neonatal care.

• Location: Washington, DC 20060 (Washington, DC / District of Columbia — DC travel nursing)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Travel Nurse, Night Shift
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital (high-acuity obstetrics, perinatal unit)
• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:30 – 08:00)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Unit: Labor & Delivery — 12 beds, 7 rooms, typical daily census of 3
• Electronic Charting: Centricity, Sorian, EDM, Lawson, Kronos (EMR experience preferred)
• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking & Transit: Multiple parking options; accessible by Metro and bus (Washington DC public transportation)

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1910 - $2010 per week

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (strong perinatal and intrapartum skills)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia (required at submission) — no pending licenses
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications required (Neonatal Resuscitation required)
• Experience with couplet care, triage of obstetrical patients, and floating within scope (postpartum and newborn care)
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions for flu only)
• First-time travel nurses accepted; two supervisor references required
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday; one time-off request permitted during contract

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers and newborns across intrapartum and postpartum phases
• Monitor and assess patient status during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum with timely interventions
• Assist with high-acuity deliveries and collaborate on emergent situations in a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital setting
• Perform couplet care and newborn assessments, including neonatal resuscitation when needed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using electronic charting systems (EMR proficiency)
• Deliver patient and family education, emotional support, and culturally competent care throughout the childbirth experience
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, neonatology, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to affiliated units or hospitals as needed within scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards

• Experience a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Washington, DC — rich culture, museums, dining, and entertainment
• Work in a supportive, teaching hospital environment with opportunities for professional development and skills growth (perinatal education)
• Scrubs provided and multiple parking/commute options (Metro-accessible)
• Opportunity to gain high-acuity L&D and neonatal experience in a Level 1 Trauma center

Advance your career in Labor & Delivery nursing with this Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity. Apply now to join a passionate healthcare team focused on exceptional maternal and newborn care. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact!

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