Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,160 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Postpartum (L&D PP) Nurse Night Shift (Location unspecified)
This role involves providing specialized postpartum care within the labor and delivery unit, focusing on patient recovery and newborn transition after delivery. The nurse will be responsible for managing high-risk obstetric cases, including hypertensive disorders, gestational and insulin-dependent diabetes, and postpartum complications, ensuring safe and compassionate patient care.

Job Details

• Location: Unspecified
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program); minimum two years of experience in a postpartum or obstetric care setting
• Schedule: Nights, weekends as needed, with holiday requirements, and call or standby shifts; floating to labor and delivery for normal newborn transition may be required
• Additional Information:
  • Unit handles antepartum and high-risk obstetric beds, postpartum, and triage services.
  • Patients typically present with pre-eclampsia, gestational and insulin-dependent diabetes, high BMI, multiples, AMA, and substance use disorders.
  • Must have skills in newborn transition and post-delivery magnesium management.
  • Certifications required include BLS and NRP.
  • Experience with titrating drips and use of RT equipment such as vents and BiPaps in NICU is preferred.
  • The unit operates a Centricity Perinatal Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring system.
  • The hospital has 24/7 in-house OB/Neonatologist and advanced practice provider coverage, as well as NICU specialists.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Cross Country Job ID # . 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: Registered Nurse / Post Partum Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus