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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position specializing in both circulating and scrub roles at a Level III trauma center, requiring a current WA or compact RN license and strong L&D skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Birth Center and Level II Perinatal Center with 9 LDR, 2 OB OR, 2 OB PACU, and 11-bed Level II NICU
• Patient population includes laboring mothers (32 weeks gestation and above), antepartum, postpartum, and newborns
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active labor
• Manage cases involving hypertension, magnesium, substance abuse medication management, and fetal monitoring
• Perform scrub and circulating roles as part of deliveries, including C-sections and triage
• Use Epic Stork and GE Centricity EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Scheduled for 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) with every other weekend rotation
• Holiday requirement includes one major and one minor holiday coverage
• Float only to units where competency is established and between L&D and Mother/Baby as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Perform labor management, delivery assistance, postpartum patient care, and support newborn transition
• Participate in annual core competencies and unit-specific orientation prior to starting
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including hospitalists, OB group, midwives, and family practice providers
• HUGS Security system is used on the unit for patient safety
• No CNAs on the unit; phlebotomy and RT support available 24/7
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrubs are provided and parking is free
• Request for time off (RTO) must be approved by the manager

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in Labor & Delivery required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relia's module) required
• Experience with scrub and circulating duties in L&D required
• Proficiency in cervical exams, antepartum care, labor, amnio infusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV insertion, and Pitocin administration
• Experience with couplet care and post-partum care beyond transition needed
• Epic Stork and Pyxis experience required

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