Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,868 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: 14 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: 14 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Labor & Delivery RN for a 12-hour night shift position in a high-acuity Birth Center, requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and EPIC proficiency. Details Work in the Birth Center of a Level II Trauma Center hospital with a Level IV NICU Unit includes 34 L&D beds (15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum, 4 OB ED, 3 OR) and 18 postpartum beds High acuity patient population including hypertension, Mg administration, C-sections (33% rate), preterm labor, insulin drips, vaginal deliveries, epidurals, inductions, antepartum complications, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage Handles up to 300 deliveries per month Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active labor, and 1:2-3 antepartum depending on acuity 12-hour night shifts totaling 36 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend, subject to variation based on need No mandatory on-call requirements, though open shifts may be available to pick up Floating required to antepartum (within L&D) and occasionally postpartum (4th floor), with additional assignments within scope and experience Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Current BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) certifications required Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required, with previous travel experience preferred and 5 years strongly preferred EPIC EMR experience required Demonstrated skills in high-acuity labor management, OB patient triage, OR circulating, cervical checks, and fetal monitoring strip interpretation Ability to serve as a second set of hands to receive and recover normal newborns as needed Additional Information Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including triage, delivery support, and newborn recovery assistance Work alongside a support team including CNAs, LPN scrub techs (NRP certified), HUC/receptionist staff, resource RNs, and scheduled break nurses Facility offers 24/7 respiratory therapy and laborist coverage, with residents, fellows, and additional physicians/midwives on site Orientation includes hospital orientation plus two weeks of unit training and one week of independent practice Schedules are created in 6-week increments and released two weeks in advance; block schedules cannot be guaranteed Holiday coverage expected on a fair and equitable basis Time-off requests must be submitted prior to contract approval First-time travelers will be considered upon review American Traveler Job ID P-748190. 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.