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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery Night Shift | Seattle, WA

Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington, providing compassionate care to patients and newborns throughout the childbirth experience. This high-volume unit supports routine and high-risk deliveries while offering experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team in a fast-paced environment. Located in Seattle’s vibrant 98122 area, the assignment provides access to diverse dining, arts, parks, and convenient urban amenities.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks, ending April 19, 2027
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Unit: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery
• Unit Volume: Approximately 15–17 patients daily and about 550 births per month
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend and holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• Orientation: 36 hours

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• High-risk Labor & Delivery experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity obstetric nursing environment
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; an active compact license must be in hand when applicable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Epic electronic health record and electronic fetal monitoring experience required
• Demonstrated ability to circulate for Cesarean sections
• Demonstrated ability to function as the baby nurse during delivery and provide newborn care through transfer to postpartum
• Ability to float to postpartum or antepartum and, when needed, provide support in related units or nearby locations
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certification preferred
• Ability to work weekends and holidays according to assignment needs

Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, recovery, and high-risk obstetric situations
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, forceps or vacuum deliveries, and other obstetric procedures
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and maintain a safe, sterile environment
• Serve as the baby nurse during delivery and continue care of the newborn until transfer to postpartum
• Complete newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, identification and security procedures, cord care, thermoregulation, and routine eye and vitamin K administration
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Manage and monitor therapies including magnesium sulfate, insulin infusions, heparin, Pitocin, and other medications used in obstetric care
• Provide care for antepartum patients, postpartum patients, and mother-baby couplets as assigned
• Support patients with a range of needs, including high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy-induced hypertension, hemorrhage, substance recovery, and multiple births
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, fetal monitoring, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, midwives, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the healthcare team
• Follow evidence-based obstetric nursing practices and AWHONN guidelines while delivering respectful, family-centered care

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a dedicated high-acuity healthcare team.

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.