Travel Labor & Delivery 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: 10/05/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Labor & Delivery position on nights, requiring at least 1 year of L&D experience and a WA or compact RN license. Details Work in the Birth Center of a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds Unit includes 9 LDR, 2 OB OR, 2 OB PACU, 11 Level II NICU, 4-bed Peds, 20-bed Mother/Baby unit, 18-bed START unit for Perinatal Addiction, and 3 OB ED beds (20 weeks and above) Level II Perinatal Center caring for patients 32 weeks and above Patient population includes hypertension, magnesium administration, substance abuse medication management, epidurals, fetal monitoring, and a high volume of low-risk patients needing intermittent monitoring Provides antepartum care requiring continued fetal monitoring Post-labor patients transition to Mother/Baby unit once stable; babies 32-34 weeks transfer to NICU 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 EMR: EPIC Stork and GE Centricity IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing via Pyxis system 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) with rotating weekends every other week Schedule made in 3-week increments No on-call requirements Floating limited to areas of competency between L&D and Mother/Baby; no floating to START unit Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required Current BLS and NRP certifications required Fetal monitoring certification required (AWHONN or Relia's module) Strong L&D skills required, including cervical exams, antepartum and labor care, amnio infusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV insertion, and Pitocin administration Post-partum experience required, including basic breastfeeding support beyond the initial transition period Comfortable providing couplet care once mother and baby are stable Pyxis medication dispensing system experience required HUGS security system experience preferred Additional Information Unit does not have CNAs; support includes Surgery Techs (Monday-Friday 0600-1500), Phlebotomy, NICU team for infants 34 weeks or less, RT available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries, and 24/7 Hospitalist and Laborist coverage Additional support from OB Group, Midwife, and Family Practice Group Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and two shifts on the unit covering delivery and C-section/triage experience Annual core competencies (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.), medication exam, and unit competency exam must be completed before arrival Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor holiday RTO requests require manager approval Scrubs provided by facility Free parking available First-time travelers will be considered for this position American Traveler Job ID P-747013. 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: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery 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.