Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,188 per week

American Traveler 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: 10/05/2026 Duration: 15 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 15 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift break nurse role requiring 2 years of L&D experience and Epic proficiency in a high-acuity Birth Center. Details Birth Center unit within a Level II Trauma Center with Level IV NICU 34 L&D beds including 15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum, 4 OB ED, and 3 OR spaces 18-bed Postpartum unit High acuity patient population including hypertension, Mg administration, C-sections (33% rate), preterm labor, insulin drips, vaginal deliveries, epidurals, inductions, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage Up to 300 deliveries per month Patient ratios per AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active laboring, 1:2-3 antepartum depending on acuity This is a scheduled Break Nurse position, working 4x12-hour shifts for 48 hours per week Shift schedule: 10-hour nights (1900-0730) Weekend rotation required every other weekend, subject to variability based on need No mandatory on-call requirements, though may pick up available open shifts Floating required to Antepartum (within L&D) and occasionally Postpartum (4th floor), within scope and experience Uses Epic EMR, Alaris CareFusion IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Centricity/Qx fetal surveillance monitors, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, Panda Warmers, and Coviden SCDs Requirements Active WA or compact RN license Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) Minimum 2 years of L&D RN experience required, with previous travel experience preferred; 5 years strongly preferred High acuity experience including labor management, delivery of high-risk OB patients, OB triage, OR circulation, cervical checks, and fetal monitoring strip interpretation Ability to serve as second set of hands for newborn recovery and APGAR scoring as needed Epic EMR experience required Additional Information Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including triage, labor management, and delivery support for high-risk OB patients Support includes CNA staff, LPN scrub techs (NRP certified), receptionist/HUC, floating charge nurse, resource RN (pending staffing), and 24/7 RT and Laborist coverage NICU RTs attend high-risk deliveries and respond when fetal monitoring strips indicate concern Anesthesia coverage is scheduled during day shift and shared after 1700 Orientation includes hospital orientation plus 2 weeks on unit and 1 week of independent practice, beginning 3 weeks before residents start on the floor Holiday coverage expected on a fair and equitable basis RTO requests must be submitted prior to contract approval; incidental days off require discussion with CANM or Manager Schedules are built in 6-week increments and released 2 weeks prior to the start of each schedule cycle; block schedules cannot be guaranteed Scrubs are facility-provided and must not be worn outside the facility Free badge-access parking available in designated areas First-time travelers considered upon review American Traveler Job ID P-751041. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.