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L&D RN
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

$2,400-2,750/week
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L&D RN

Overview

  • Travel contract in Tacoma, Washington
  • 13-week assignment
  • 12-hour night shifts
  • 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

  • Active BLS, ACLS, NRP, and WA license
  • 2 full years of experience
  • Pending license needed to submit
  • COVID vaccine required

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

Unit Details

  • Unit: L&D/PP/MB
  • 11 L&D beds
  • 7 antepartum/high risk beds
  • 2 OR suites
  • 3 triage beds
  • 24 postpartum beds
  • About 4,000 births per year

Clinical Responsibilities / Experience

  • High Risk OB
  • Triage
  • OR circulating
  • Surgical admission and recovery
  • Titrating drips
  • Common drips: Pitocin and Insulin

Scheduling / Work Conditions

  • Weekend requirement
  • Holiday requirement
  • Call or standby required
  • No floating
  • Unit orientation provided
  • Floating within unit during orientation as needed

Unit Support

  • Charge nurse
  • CNAs and surgical techs on the unit
  • OBHG in house 24/7
  • Neo or NICU advanced practice provider available 24/7
  • RT equipment available for NICU

Additional Notes

  • Ratios follow AWHONN guidelines to the best of their ability
  • Telemetry is not used on this unit
  • EFM system: Centricity Perinatal
  • Hospital scrubs required

Facility

Saint Joseph Medical Center

3.8rating(19 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Saint Joseph Medical Center

Adria P
Adria P
OR - Operating Room (RN)
Jan '26
3.0rating

Pros

Great schedule, got sent home early a lot, living in Tacoma is easy, commuting to work is a breeze, parking is free in the parking garage

Cons

Expected to float between main OR and surgery center. Cost of living is high.

Review of Saint Joseph Medical Center on Aug 18, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 343 beds
ADDRESS1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405
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About Tacoma, WA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
Transportation
  • 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.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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