Labor and Delivery RN
Issaquah, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,371/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for a Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Issaquah, WA, and provide expert obstetric and newborn care in a collaborative Pacific Northwest hospital. Outside the assignment environment, Issaquah, Washington 98029, offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest community for travel nurses to call home during their contract. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for obstetric patients and newborns in a supportive environment while expanding your clinical experience across labor, delivery, antepartum, triage, and perioperative services.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Issaquah, Washington
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for a 13- or 26-week contract
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 18, 2027
- Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Unit: Labor & Delivery with 8 labor rooms and 4 triage rooms
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and infants
- Float Expectations: May float to postpartum or other nearby affiliated units based on skill set and operational needs
- Holiday Coverage: Holiday scheduling and coverage may be required; time-off requests should be submitted before assignment confirmation
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
- At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Epic electronic health record experience required
- BLS, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Strong experience with obstetric triage, labor management, high-risk deliveries, and antepartum nursing care
- Ability to support a 1:1–3 patient ratio and adapt to changing clinical priorities
- First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
- Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and patient-education skills
Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing labor, preterm labor, and high-risk pregnancies
- Attend routine and high-risk deliveries and provide care throughout the intrapartum and immediate postpartum periods
- Perform obstetric triage, sterile vaginal examinations, fetal monitoring, and assessment of maternal-fetal status
- Circulate for Cesarean sections and support preoperative, postoperative, OB-GYN, and gynecologic surgical care
- Provide care for low-risk labor, low-risk antepartum patients, and transition nursery or couplet-care patients
- Administer blood and blood products, heparin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate according to clinical protocols
- Manage epidural, PCA, and syringe pumps, as well as wound vacs, drains, and related equipment
- Maintain central lines and support patients requiring specialized monitoring and interventions
- Respond appropriately to cardioversion or defibrillation needs and assist with cooling or warming therapies when indicated
- Document patient care accurately in Epic and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team
- Educate patients and families while promoting safe, compassionate, evidence-based maternity care
Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Issaquah, Washington, and advance your nursing career in the Pacific Northwest.
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 Issaquah, WA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Issaquah, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Issaquah, WA is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
- The average summer high in Issaquah is around 75°F, while the average winter low is around 35°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Issaquah, but they may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
- Issaquah is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is often necessary for getting around the area.
- Issaquah has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Issaquah offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- The city also has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous hiking trails and parks in the area.
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