- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 17 weeks
- Start
- 11/02/2026
Job description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
```html Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility Information
Located in Puyallup, WA, this facility is a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds.
Unit Information
- 9 Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDR)
- 2 OB Operating Rooms (OB OR)
- 2 OB Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU)
- 11 Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Beds
- 4 Pediatric Beds
- 20 Mother/Baby Unit Beds
- 18 Bed START Unit for Perinatal Addiction
- 3 OB Emergency Department Beds (20 weeks and above)
The START Unit provides voluntary addiction medicine treatment for pregnant women.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of experience required. First-time travelers are welcome.
Patient Types and Common Diagnoses
- Level II Perinatal Center (32 weeks and above)
- Common conditions include hypertension, magnesium administration, and medication management for substance abuse.
- Cares for low-risk patients requiring intermittent monitoring and epidurals.
- Handles antepartum care as needed for fetal monitoring.
- Post-labor, stable patients and babies transition to the Mother/Baby unit, while 32-34 week babies may go to NICU.
- Approximately 175-200 deliveries each month.
Patient Ratios
To follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines:
- 1:1 for active labor
- 1:2 for non-active laboring
Licenses and Certifications Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or Relia's module)
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Labor & Delivery, including cervical exams, antepartum and labor management, amnioinfusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV administration, and Pitocin.
- Postpartum experience focusing on both mother and baby care during the transition period and basic breastfeeding support.
- Comfortable with couplet care once the mother and baby are stable.
- Familiarity with HUGS Security system and Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
Department Support
The unit operates without CNAs, with surgical techs available Monday through Friday from 0600-1500. Phlebotomy and respiratory therapy services are available 24/7, along with NICU attendings for infants under 34 weeks when necessary.
Technology and Equipment
- EMR: EPIC Stork, GE Centricity
- IV Pumps: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis (experience required)
Floating Policy
Staff may float to areas where they are deemed competent, but will not float to the START Unit. Traditional travelers will float between Labor & Delivery and the Mother/Baby unit.
Orientation
Orientation includes two shifts on-boarding:
- Shift 1: Focuses on patients expected to deliver
- Shift 2: C-section and triage responsibilities
Completion of annual core competencies (HIPAA, OSHA), a medication exam, and a unit competency exam will be required prior to arrival.
Scheduling Details
- Weekend rotation every other week
- Holiday expectations include one major and one minor holiday
- Requests for time off must go through the manager
- Shifts available: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
- Schedule is created in three-week increments
Additional Information
- Scrub colors
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175351. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Mother Baby,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.