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

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a high-acuity travel nursing contract in Seattle, Washington. Make a meaningful impact caring for high-risk pregnancies, supporting deliveries, providing immediate newborn care, and collaborating with midwifery, obstetric, recovery, and community care teams. Located in Seattle’s vibrant 98122 area, this travel nurse assignment offers access to a dynamic urban setting known for its culture, outdoor amenities, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks; no extensions offered after the original contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,130–$3,290
• Unit Profile: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery unit with 31 rooms and approximately 15 patients per day
• Delivery Volume: Approximately 500–600 deliveries per month
• Scheduling: Schedules are posted approximately every six weeks based on unit needs; every other weekend and holiday coverage may be required
• Floating: May float to Antepartum, Postpartum, Mother/Baby, NICU for support, or other appropriate units. Occasional floating to nearby sister campuses may be required.

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Recent experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Current BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic fetal monitoring and clinical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to function as the newborn nurse during delivery and continue newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Demonstrated ability to circulate for Cesarean sections
• Preferred: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and/or AWHONN Advanced certification
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and assigned floating requirements

Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period
• Care for high-risk antepartum and obstetric patients, including those requiring magnesium sulfate, insulin infusions, heparin, antihypertensives, and other specialized therapies
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries, multiple births, and other high-risk deliveries
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and support procedures involving regional or general anesthesia
• Function as the baby nurse during delivery, including newborn assessment, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, security identification, and transition of care
• Provide newborn care, including administration of eye prophylaxis and Vitamin K, assessment for hypoglycemia, and appropriate documentation
• Support postpartum and couplet care, breastfeeding and lactation support, fundus and lochia assessment, and postpartum hemorrhage surveillance
• Perform triage, initiate and maintain IV access, manage Foley catheters, administer medications, and provide pain-management support
• Collaborate with obstetric providers, midwives, recovery services, community care teams, and interdisciplinary support staff
• Float safely to appropriate units or nearby campuses according to patient-care needs and demonstrated competencies

Why Consider This Seattle Travel Nursing Assignment?

• Work in a high-volume L&D environment with exposure to a broad range of obstetric and newborn cases
• Build expertise in high-risk deliveries, newborn stabilization, Cesarean circulation, and couplet care
• Join a collaborative team that values evidence-based practice and AWHONN-aligned staffing standards
• Experience the energy, diversity, and outdoor access of Seattle while advancing your travel nursing career

Apply now for this Seattle, Washington Labor & Delivery RN travel contract and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.