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

Experienced Labor & Delivery RN needed for a high-risk travel nursing assignment in Seattle, Washington. Support complex deliveries, C-sections, and immediate newborn care on a high-acuity, high-volume unit. This on-site travel contract is ideal for a confident L&D nurse with strong obstetric nursing and newborn care experience.

Located in Seattle’s 98122 area, this opportunity offers access to diverse dining, arts, parks, and convenient public transportation while you make a meaningful impact during some of life’s most important moments.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160-$2,270
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit Environment: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery unit with approximately 15-17 patients per day, 31 beds, 4 operating rooms, and approximately 550 births per month
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend as needed
• Holiday Coverage: Holiday work may be required
• Floating: May float to postpartum or antepartum, and occasionally to nearby units or campuses for applicable assignments

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Recent high-risk Labor & Delivery experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; an active compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP certification
• Hands-on experience with electronic fetal monitoring and Epic documentation; OBIX fetal monitoring experience is valuable
• Proficiency circulating for C-sections and working as the baby nurse from delivery through transfer to postpartum
• Competency with newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, identification and security banding, eye prophylaxis, vitamin K administration, thermoregulation, and cord care
• Experience with high-risk antepartum care, fetal heart rate pattern recognition, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, postpartum hemorrhage, magnesium sulfate, insulin infusions, heparin, Pitocin, and other obstetric medications
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate certifications preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to obstetric patients in a high-volume Labor & Delivery setting
• Assist with high-risk vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, multiple births, forceps or vacuum extractions, and other complex obstetric procedures
• Circulate for C-sections and support procedures performed in the unit’s operating rooms
• Serve as the baby nurse during delivery and continue immediate newborn care until transfer to postpartum
• Complete newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, identification and security procedures, eye care, vitamin K injections, thermoregulation, and cord care
• Perform fetal and maternal assessments, recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, and promptly escalate changes
• Manage or assist with epidurals, IV therapy, Foley catheter care, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, anticoagulation therapy, Pitocin, and other treatments within scope of practice
• Support patients and families through labor, delivery, recovery, and transition to postpartum care, including breastfeeding education and emotional support
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in Epic while following AWHONN-informed clinical practices
• Float to postpartum or antepartum areas and provide appropriate support in other designated units when needed

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a high-acuity healthcare team supporting patients and newborns through every stage of care.

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.