Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,028 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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in a high-acuity Birth Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Birth Center including 15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum beds, 4 OB ED rooms, and 3 ORs, with an associated 18-bed postpartum unit
• High-acuity patient population including hypertension, magnesium administration, C-sections (33% rate), preterm labor, vaginal deliveries, epidurals, inductions, antepartum care, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage
• Unit delivers up to 300 patients per month
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active laboring, 1:2–3 antepartum depending on acuity
• Shift times are 0700–1930 (days) or 1900–0730 (nights), 10-hour shifts
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend, though frequency may vary based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required on a fair and equitable basis
• Floating may be required to antepartum (within L&D) and occasionally postpartum (4th floor), as well as additional assignments within scope and experience
• No mandatory on-call requirements
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris CareFusion; medication dispensing: Pyxis; fetal surveillance: Centricity/Qx; epidural pumps: CAD Solaris; Panda Warmers; Covidien SCDs

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN)
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; 5+ years preferred; candidates with only 1 year of experience will not be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to manage and deliver high-risk OB patients, triage OB patients, circulate in the OR, perform cervical checks, and read/interpret fetal monitoring strips
• Ability to serve as a second set of hands to receive and recover a normal newborn as needed
• At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference will be needed prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit is supported by CNAs, scrub techs (LPN/NRP-certified), a receptionist/HUC, free-floating charge nurses, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy (24/7), and a laborist (24/7), with residents, fellows, midwives, and anesthesia also available
• RN is ultimately responsible for phlebotomy; resource RN availability is dependent on staffing
• Traditional orientation consists of 1 day NEO and 2 days on the unit; orientation is conducted during day shift regardless of assigned shift
• Scrubs are provided by the facility and are not to be worn outside of the facility
• Free badge-access parking is available in designated areas
• First-time travelers will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to contract approval; incidental days off (24–48 hours) should be discussed with the charge nurse or manager
• Schedules are made in 6-week increments and released 2 weeks before the period begins; a block schedule cannot be guaranteed

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.

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