Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Tacoma, WA
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,820/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration15 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
L&D (Labor and Delivery) Nurse - Night Shift - Location not specified. This position involves providing high-quality care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum, managing high-acuity obstetric cases, and functioning as a Charge Nurse when necessary. The role requires collaborating with a team to ensure the safety and well-being of mothers and infants in a busy obstetric unit.
Job Details:
- Certifications: BLS, NRP, Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN)
- Education/Experience: 2 years of nursing experience with previous travel experience preferred; candidates must have solid charge nurse experience, with at least 3 years of nursing experience.
- Position type: Break relief nurse, 48 hours per week, scheduled nights.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include managing high-risk obstetric patients, triaging OB patients, circulating in operating room, cervical checks, reading/interpreting fetal monitoring strips, assisting with deliveries, and providing postpartum care.
- Support staff includes CNA, scrub techs, receptionists, resource RN, and RTs; EPIC experience is required.
- Orientation: 6 shifts of unit orientation paired with a Charge Nurse, including hospital orientation, with additional training as needed.
- Other details: No floating for ANM, holiday rotation applies, and schedule is created in 6-week cycles with some variability.
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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