Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Tacoma, WA
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,750/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse, located in Tacoma, WA. This role involves providing high acuity care in a Level II Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, with a focus on managing labor and delivery for obstetric patients. The position requires delivering quality patient care during active labor, postpartum, and pre- and antepartum stages, supporting high-risk deliveries and neonatal care.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring from the Emergency Nurses Association required; 0 years of experience minimum, with preference for candidates with prior labor and delivery experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week, on a 6-week cycle.
- Responsibilities: Managing high-risk obstetric cases such as hypertension, C-sections, preterm labor, and postpartum hemorrhage; triage, fetal monitoring interpretation, and circulating in operating rooms; assisting with newborn care as needed.
- Support Staff and Resources: RN resource team, scrub techs, CNA support, and NICU RTs available 24/7.
- Orientation: Includes hospital and unit orientation, plus incremental on-unit training.
- Additional Notes: Will function as a Charge Nurse, with experience in staff education and conflict management. Shift transitions from days to nights occur during the last four weeks. No floating outside antepartum and postpartum units unless qualified.
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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