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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Seattle Travel Nursing Contract

Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery travel nursing team in Seattle, Washington, and make a meaningful impact caring for patients and newborns through complex deliveries. This fast-paced, high-volume unit provides comprehensive obstetric nursing care, including high-risk antepartum care, cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, and immediate newborn care. Seattle offers an energetic urban setting with scenic parks, waterfront attractions, diverse dining, and convenient access to the Pacific Northwest.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week Labor & Delivery travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480–$2,610
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery unit
• Shift: Night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; four 12-hour shifts
• Scheduling: Schedule posted approximately every six weeks; every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Unit Profile: Approximately 15 patients per day, 500–600 deliveries per month, 31 rooms, 31 beds, and four operating rooms
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; an active compact license must be available at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Recent high-risk Labor & Delivery or high-risk obstetric nursing experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong experience with electronic fetal monitoring and Epic documentation
• Ability to function as the baby nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Ability to circulate for cesarean sections
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certification preferred
• Willingness to float to postpartum or antepartum units and, when needed, provide support in related units or nearby campuses
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during compliance

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period
• Support high-risk antepartum patients and assist with vaginal, operative, and cesarean deliveries
• Serve as the baby nurse during deliveries, including newborn assessment, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, security banding, and routine newborn medications such as vitamin K and erythromycin
• Circulate for cesarean sections and assist with operative and recovery processes
• Monitor and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring
• Administer and manage therapies including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin, heparin, antihypertensives, terbutaline, and pain medications according to clinical protocols
• Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and hemorrhage or shock
• Perform triage, sterile vaginal examinations, IV initiation and management, Foley catheter care, epidural and anesthesia-related monitoring, and cesarean recovery
• Provide postpartum and couplet-care support, including fundus, lochia, perineal, breastfeeding, and wound assessments
• Collaborate with obstetric providers, midwives, community care teams, recovery support services, and interdisciplinary staff while following AWHONN-informed staffing and care practices

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse travel contract in Seattle, Washington, and join a high-acuity obstetric care team in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.