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Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract in Seattle, WA

Experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) sought for a high-acuity travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington. Provide expert maternal-newborn care throughout labor, delivery, and recovery while supporting high-risk pregnancies, Cesarean sections, and newborn transitions.

This fast-paced Seattle travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced L&D nurse who is confident caring for high-risk patients, circulating for Cesarean sections, functioning as the newborn nurse during delivery, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary obstetric care team. Seattle offers a vibrant urban setting with renowned arts, dining, waterfront attractions, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest outdoors.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,130–$3,290
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Healthcare Setting: High-risk, high-volume Labor and Delivery unit with 31 rooms and approximately 500–600 deliveries per month
• Contract Terms: Original 8-week assignment; extensions are not offered
• Orientation: 36 hours

Labor and Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor and Delivery RN experience
• High-risk Labor and Delivery experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Active Registered Nurse license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications preferred
• Current Epic charting experience, including electronic fetal monitoring documentation
• Demonstrated ability to function as the newborn nurse during delivery and continue newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Ability to circulate for Cesarean sections is required
• Ability to float to Antepartum or Postpartum for couplet care and, when needed, provide support in NICU or other applicable units
• Two professional references covering recent clinical experience may be required during compliance

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status and recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Support vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, high-risk deliveries, multiple births, and operative vaginal deliveries
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and assist with procedures performed in the Labor and Delivery operating rooms
• Function as the baby nurse during delivery, including newborn assessment, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, security banding, and routine newborn medications such as vitamin K and eye prophylaxis
• Provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum and support couplet care as assigned
• Administer and monitor therapies including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, and pain medications according to orders and protocols
• Manage epidural recovery, IV therapy, Foley catheters, fetal monitoring, labor support, and postpartum assessments
• Identify and respond to obstetric emergencies, including hemorrhage, shock, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and postpartum complications
• Document care accurately in Epic and follow evidence-based AWHONN guidelines
• Collaborate with obstetric providers, midwives, private OB practices, recovery-support services, community care teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float between applicable units or nearby campuses when required to support patient care and staffing needs

Apply now for this Labor and Delivery RN travel contract in Seattle, Washington, and join a high-acuity maternal-newborn care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.