Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Tacoma, WA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,025/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Department position in a healthcare facility. This role involves managing high-acuity obstetric patients, supporting clinical operations during night shifts, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of mothers and babies. The position requires a thorough understanding of labor management, fetal monitoring, and OB emergency protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week, with schedule cycle made in 6-week increments, released 2 weeks prior.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN). Candidates should have high acuity experience in labor management and delivery of high-risk OB patients, ability to triage OB patients, circulate in OR, perform cervical checks, and interpret fetal monitoring strips. EPIC experience is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience functioning as a Charge Nurse, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff conflicts. Prior experience with antepartum, postpartum, C-sections, and high-risk deliveries is preferred.
- Additional Information: This role involves supporting a busy Labor and Delivery unit with up to 300 deliveries per month, inclusive of emergent and routine OB procedures. Orientation consists of a hospital and unit orientation, including 6 shifts paired with a Charge Nurse. No floating for the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM).
- Other Notes: Scrub color provided by the facility; scrubs are not to be worn outside. Free parking and badge access are provided. No mandatory call requirements, but open shifts may be picked up as needed. Holiday rotations are fair and equitable, with no holidays required for the ANM.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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