Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,492 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Travel Contract in Seattle, WA

Apply for a high-acuity Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington, caring for patients and newborns.

Join a high-volume Labor & Delivery team and make a meaningful impact during some of life’s most important moments. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team and following AWHONN-informed staffing practices.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Assignment Type: 26-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery
• Unit Profile: Approximately 15–17 patients daily, 31 rooms, 31 beds, four operating rooms, and approximately 550 births per month
• Scheduling: Posted approximately every six weeks based on unit needs; weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating: May include Postpartum, Antepartum, Mother/Baby, NICU helping-hand assignments, or other nearby units and campuses when needed

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery
• High-risk Labor & Delivery nursing experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license; active compact license must be available when applicable
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Epic charting experience, including electronic fetal monitoring systems
• Demonstrated ability to circulate for Cesarean sections
• Experience functioning as the baby nurse during delivery and providing newborn care through transfer to postpartum
• Strong knowledge of fetal monitoring, high-risk antepartum care, vaginal and Cesarean deliveries, postpartum hemorrhage, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, heparin, Pitocin, and newborn assessment
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certifications are preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled float assignments

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing routine and high-risk labor and delivery
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, inductions, operative deliveries, and Cesarean sections
• Circulate for Cesarean sections and support operating room workflows
• Serve as the baby nurse during deliveries and continue newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Complete newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, identification and security banding, cord care, thermoregulation, and routine newborn medications, including eye care and vitamin K injections
• Manage labor-related medications, infusions, epidurals, pain control, insulin, heparin, magnesium sulfate, and Pitocin according to orders and policy
• Provide antepartum, postpartum, couplet-care, breastfeeding, and lactation support as assigned
• Document accurately in Epic and maintain timely electronic fetal monitoring records
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the care team
• Float to applicable units or nearby campuses when required and practice safely within demonstrated competencies

Why Choose a Seattle Travel Nursing Assignment?

Seattle offers an energizing blend of urban culture, diverse neighborhoods, waterfront scenery, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest’s mountains, parks, and outdoor recreation. With a vibrant food and arts scene, abundant coffee culture, and year-round opportunities to explore, the city is an exciting destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and memorable experiences outside of work.

Apply now to join this Seattle, Washington Labor & Delivery travel nursing team and advance your career in a high-acuity maternity care setting.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525249. 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: L&D

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