Travel Mother/Baby RN - $2,724 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Mother/Baby position on the night shift, requiring strong L&D and postpartum skills within a Level II Perinatal Center.

Details

• Work in the Birth Center unit of a Level III Trauma Center hospital
• Unit includes 9 LDR beds, 2 OB OR, 2 OB PACU, 11 Level II NICU beds, 4-bed Peds, 20-bed Mother/Baby unit, and 3 OB ED beds
• Level II Perinatal Center caring for patients 32 weeks gestation and above
• Patient population includes hypertension, magnesium administration, substance abuse medication management, epidurals, and fetal monitoring
• Handles antepartum care requiring continued fetal monitoring and post-labor couplet care
• Unit averages 175-200 deliveries per month
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor and 1:2 for non-active laboring patients
• 12-hour night shift schedule with shifts from 1900-0700
• 36 hours per week with rotating weekends (every other weekend)
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule is created in 3-week increments
• Floating limited to areas of competency, primarily between L&D and Mother/Baby units
• Not required to float to the START unit
• EMR systems used include EPIC Stork and GE Centricity
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relia's module)
• Strong L&D experience including cervical exams, antepartum and labor care, amnio infusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV insertion, and Pitocin administration
• Postpartum experience with mother and baby care beyond the initial 24-hour transition period
• Basic breastfeeding support knowledge required
• Experience with couplet care once mother and baby are stable
• Pyxis medication dispensing system experience required
• Scrub experience preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across labor, delivery, and postpartum stages
• Perform cervical exams, epidurals, fetal monitoring, and medication administration including Pitocin
• Support couplet care for stable mothers and babies
• Unit does not have CNAs; Surgery Techs available Monday-Friday 0600-1500
• Phlebotomy services available on-site
• NICU team attends deliveries for babies 34 weeks or less
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries or concerning strips
• Hospitalist and Laborist OBGYN coverage available 24/7
• OB Group, Midwife, and Family Practice Group support the unit
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and two unit shifts covering delivery and C-section/triage scenarios
• Annual core competencies (HIPAA, OSHA), medication exam, and unit competency exam must be completed before arrival
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor holiday
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Manager will conduct interviews for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-746003. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Mother Baby

About American Traveler

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.