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: ASAP Duration: 16 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: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and active WA or compact RN license. Details Work in the Birth Center unit of a hospital, which includes 34 L&D beds (15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum, 4 OB ED, 3 OR) and 18 postpartum beds Care for high acuity OB patients including hypertension, magnesium administration, C-sections (33% rate), preterm labor, insulin drips, vaginal deliveries, epidurals, inductions, antepartum patients, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage Unit manages up to 300 deliveries per month Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active laboring, 1:2-3 antepartum depending on acuity Responsibilities include triaging OB patients, circulating in the OR, performing cervical checks, interpreting fetal monitoring strips, and serving as a second set of hands for newborn recovery EPIC EMR experience required Uses Alaris CareFusion IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Centricity/Qx fetal surveillance monitors, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, Panda warmers, and Coviden SCDs 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), with weekend rotation every other weekend Floating may be required to Antepartum (within L&D) and occasionally Postpartum (4th floor), within scope and experience No mandatory on-call requirements, though pickup of open shifts may be available Schedule is created in 6-week increments and released 2 weeks prior to the start of the schedule Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required; 5 years preferred Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers considered upon review Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) High acuity OB experience required, including labor management and delivery of high-risk patients EPIC EMR experience required Additional Information Unit support includes CNAs, LPN scrub techs (NRP certified), receptionist/HUC, free-floating charge nurse, resource RN (staffing dependent), and scheduled break nurse coverage 24/7 respiratory therapy support available, including NICU RTs for high-risk deliveries 24/7 laborist coverage with residents, fellows, and additional physicians/midwives in house Anesthesia coverage scheduled during day shift and shared after 1700 Orientation includes hospital orientation plus 2 weeks on unit and 1 week of independent practice, with daytime orientation even for night shift positions Scrub color is provided by the facility and scrubs must not be worn outside the facility Free badge access parking available in designated areas Holiday coverage expected on a fair and equitable basis RTO requests must be submitted prior to contract approval American Traveler Job ID P-746243. 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.