L&D | Registered Nurse

Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Seattle, Washington

Start your next travel nursing assignment as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse in Seattle, Washington. Join a high-acuity, high-volume Labor and Delivery team and make a meaningful impact caring for patients and newborns throughout the birthing experience. This fast-paced unit supports a broad range of deliveries and offers experienced L&D nurses the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise in a collaborative environment. Seattle’s vibrant neighborhoods, scenic waterfront, thriving arts and culture, and access to outdoor recreation make it an exciting destination for your next nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: April 19, 2027
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: High-risk, high-volume Labor and Delivery
• Unit Capacity: 31 rooms and approximately 15–17 patients per day
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Floating: May float to antepartum, postpartum, mother/baby units, or other areas where applicable skills are needed

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Labor and Delivery
• High-risk Labor and Delivery experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Current Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records and electronic fetal monitoring systems
• Demonstrated ability to function as the baby nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Demonstrated ability to circulate for Cesarean sections
• Ability to support vaginal and operative deliveries, newborn assessments, and high-risk antepartum care
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certification are preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and adaptability

Labor and Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and immediate postpartum care
• Care for high-risk obstetric patients, including those requiring magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, anticoagulation therapy, and antihypertensive medications
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Use and interpret external fetal monitoring while documenting care accurately in Epic
• Function as the baby nurse during deliveries, including newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, identification and security banding, cord care, thermoregulation, and administration of eye prophylaxis and vitamin K
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and assist with operative deliveries, including forceps and vacuum-assisted births as appropriate
• Support vaginal deliveries, recover Cesarean-section patients, and provide care for patients experiencing postpartum hemorrhage or other complications
• Provide breastfeeding and lactation support, patient education, pain management, and couplet care
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to antepartum, postpartum, mother/baby, or other appropriate areas when unit needs require

Apply now for this Labor and Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and take the next step in your 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.