Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in a Level III Trauma Center, requiring a WA or compact state RN license and strong L&D skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Birth Center within a hospital setting designated as a Level III Trauma Center
• Unit includes 9 LDR, 2 OB OR, 2 OB PACU, 11 Level II NICU, and a 20-bed Mother/Baby unit
• Patient population includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, high and low-risk laboring patients, and substance abuse cases
• Typical monthly volume is 175-200 deliveries
• Follows AWHONN and NANN guidelines for patient ratios: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active laboring
• Position requires 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required only within areas of demonstrated competency and will not float to the START unit
• EMR systems used: Epic Stork and GE Centricity
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Responsible for care of laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk and substance abuse cases
• Support provided by surgical techs, phlebotomy, NICU, RT, and hospitalist teams, though no CNAs on the unit
• Formal orientation includes two unit shifts covering vaginal delivery and C-section/triage care, plus annual core competency completion
• Schedule is made in three-week increments with approval of time off required from manager
• Must work one major and one minor holiday as scheduled
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Postpartum and mother-baby transition care expected beyond immediate recovery period

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum one year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP, fetal monitoring (AWHONN or Relia's module)
• Strong proficiency with cervical exams, antepartum and labor, amnio infusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IVs, Pitocin administration, and postpartum care
• Comfortable with couplet care and basic breastfeeding support
• Experience with Pyxis and HUGS Security system required
• Scrub experience is preferred but not mandatory

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