Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in a high-acuity birth center, requiring a WA or compact RN license and advanced L&D skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 34-bed Labor & Delivery unit with 15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum beds, 4 OB ED rooms, and 3 ORs
• Patient population includes high-acuity OB patients, including hypertension, preterm labor, C-sections, and multiple births
• Postpartum unit with 18 beds for recovery of both mother and baby
• Typical patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active labor, and 1:2-3 for antepartum
• Up to 300 deliveries per month with robust antepartum and C-section volume
• Shifts are 12 hours, nights, with every other weekend rotation
• Floating within L&D, antepartum, and postpartum may be required based on experience
• Required use of the Epic EMR system, with experience mandatory
• Specialized equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, Centricity fetal monitors, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, and Panda Warmers
• No mandatory on-call requirements; holiday coverage expected
• Responsibilities include caring for high-risk OB patients, managing labor and delivery processes, and supporting recovery of mothers and newborns
• Team includes CNAs, scrub techs, receptionists, float charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and 24/7 laborist coverage
• Unit has residents, fellows, and additional physicians/midwives present
• Orientation includes hospital and unit-based training with preceptor support
• Scheduled breaks and resource support provided depending on staffing
• Scrubs are provided by the facility and must not be worn outside of the premises
• Free badge-access parking available in designated areas
• Holiday coverage is fair and equitable; RTO requests must be submitted prior to contract approval
• First-time travelers may be considered upon review

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years recent L&D RN experience required; 5+ years preferred
• BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) certifications required
• Proficiency in triaging OB patients, high-risk labor management, circulating in the OR, and fetal strip interpretation
• Experience using Epic EMR is required
• Ability to receive and recover newborns as needed
• Successful completion of cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to start

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