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

Experienced Labor & Delivery RNs can join a high-acuity, high-volume travel nursing contract in Seattle, Washington. Make a meaningful impact for birthing patients and newborns while using advanced clinical skills to care for routine, complex, and high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team in a 13-week assignment while enjoying Seattle’s vibrant neighborhoods, waterfront scenery, renowned dining and culture, and easy access to Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Unit Profile: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery unit with approximately 15–17 patients per day, 31 rooms/beds, four operating rooms, and approximately 500–600 deliveries per month
• Scheduling: Schedules are posted approximately every six weeks; weekend and holiday coverage is required, including three of five designated winter holidays
• Floating: May float to Antepartum, Postpartum, or other appropriate units; occasional coverage at nearby campuses or providing support in the NICU may be required

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least one year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Recent high-risk Labor & Delivery experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment
• Current BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• Electronic fetal monitoring and Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Demonstrated ability to circulate for Cesarean sections and provide comprehensive newborn care during delivery
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and assigned floating requirements
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certification preferred

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients experiencing routine, complex, and high-risk labor and delivery
• Monitor fetal and maternal status using electronic fetal monitoring and promptly recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Support vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, operative deliveries, inductions, and management of obstetric emergencies
• Circulate for Cesarean sections, including preparation, intraoperative support, and coordination with the surgical team
• Function as the baby nurse during delivery and continue newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Complete newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, identification and security procedures, cord care, temperature management, and eye and Vitamin K administration
• Manage therapies and medications such as Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin, heparin, antihypertensives, and other infusions according to clinical orders and policy
• Provide antepartum and postpartum support, including couplet care, breastfeeding education, postpartum assessments, and management of complications
• Assist with high-risk procedures and care needs such as amnioinfusion, epidural management, hemorrhage response, and neonatal resuscitation
• Collaborate with providers, midwives, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote excellent patient outcomes

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a high-acuity healthcare team caring for patients and newborns.

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.