Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,136/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery team in Tacoma, WA, and provide exceptional maternal newborn care in a fast-paced travel nursing assignment. Located in scenic Tacoma, WA 98405, this opportunity places you in a vibrant Pacific Northwest community known for its beautiful waterfront, stunning mountain views, and welcoming atmosphere. This 13-week Travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to support families during life’s most meaningful moments while working with modern clinical resources in a collaborative Washington healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Location: Tacoma, WA 98405
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Travel RN
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery / Birth Center
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,800 - $2,940
- Hours per Week: 40
- Shift: 10-hour nights
- Schedule: Every other weekend rotation, with scheduling based on unit needs
- Setting: High-acuity Labor & Delivery unit with antepartum and postpartum support
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license and eligibility to work in Washington State
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience; previous travel nurse experience preferred, 5+ years preferred
- BLS certification required
- NRP certification required
- Intermediate FHM (AWHONN) certification required
- EPIC experience required
- Experience caring for high-acuity OB patients, including triage, labor management, and delivery
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care for laboring, antepartum, and postpartum patients
- Triaging OB patients and prioritizing care based on acuity
- Monitor and interpret fetal heart monitoring strips and respond appropriately to changes
- Assist with high-risk deliveries, including C-sections and vaginal births
- Circulate in the OR as needed
- Perform cervical checks and support labor progression assessment
- Provide newborn support and recovery assistance when needed
- Document care accurately in EPIC and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
Apply now to join this Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and advance your nursing career in a rewarding maternal health setting.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Tacoma, WA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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