L&D | Registered Nurse

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

Experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse wanted for a high-acuity travel nursing contract in Seattle, Washington. Join a high-risk L&D team and make a meaningful impact during some of life’s most important moments. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced L&D RN who is confident supporting high-risk deliveries, circulating for Cesarean sections, and providing comprehensive newborn care in a fast-paced environment. Seattle’s 98122 area offers an energetic urban setting with access to vibrant neighborhoods, local dining, cultural attractions, parks, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, high-risk and high-volume Labor & Delivery unit
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Unit Profile: Approximately 31 rooms and beds, with an average daily census of 15–17 patients and approximately 550 births per month
• Scheduling: Schedule posted approximately every six weeks; weekend and holiday coverage required as needed

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington or an active compact license in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• High-risk Labor & Delivery experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity obstetric setting
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• 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 applicable postpartum or antepartum assignments and provide support in other appropriate units when needed
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certifications preferred
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years

Labor & Delivery Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients experiencing routine, high-risk, and complex labor and delivery
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and other changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, forceps or vacuum-assisted deliveries, and other obstetric procedures
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and maintain a safe, sterile environment
• Serve as the baby nurse during deliveries, including newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, identification and security banding, cord care, and administration of newborn medications such as vitamin K and eye prophylaxis
• Manage and monitor therapies including insulin, heparin, magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, epidural anesthesia, and other infusions as ordered
• Support patients with antepartum complications, pregnancy-induced hypertension, hemorrhage, postpartum hemorrhage, and other high-risk conditions
• Perform triage-related assessments within the scope of the assignment and provide evidence-based patient education and emotional support
• Document care accurately in Epic and electronic fetal monitoring systems while following AWHONN-informed practice standards
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Provide postpartum or antepartum support when floated based on unit needs and demonstrated competencies

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving high-risk obstetric 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.