American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Labor & Delivery position requiring 3-5 years of high risk L&D experience and the ability to circulate and provide newborn care.

Responsibilities

• Work in a high-volume Labor & Delivery unit within a hospital setting
• Unit supports midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services, and community care clinics
• Handles high risk and high acuity L&D cases with 500-600 deliveries per month
• Unit features 31 beds and 4 ORs
• Responsibilities include circulating and Baby Nurse roles during delivery and immediate newborn care
• Care for postpartum and antepartum patients as required
• Floating required to Postpartum, Antepartum, and sister Mother/Baby units
• Epic EMR experience required
• Schedule consists of 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 to 19:30, posted every 6 weeks to meet unit needs
• Expected to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Duties include functioning as Baby Nurse during deliveries and providing newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Must be able to circulate during deliveries as a hard requirement
• Expected to administer medications including heparin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate as necessary
• Staffing and coverage follows AWHONN guidelines
• All travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state as needed
• Minimal to no RTO is permitted and must be requested during initial consideration
• Holiday and every other weekend coverage required according to unit needs
• Preference for candidates with 5 years of high risk L&D experience, but those with 3+ years will be considered if high risk experience is present

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license in hand
• 3-5 years of recent high acuity and high risk Labor & Delivery experience required
• Previous circulating and newborn care experience required, including eye care, Vitamin K injection, and newborn assessment
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Supervisory references required from within the last three years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Proof of all required certifications must be provided
• Must be able to pass a clinical review
• Epic EMR experience required
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment
• Applicants who were previous permanent employees at Swedish facilities must have been separated for at least 3 months and live more than 50 miles away

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-649338. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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