Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse - $2,147 per week

American Traveler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Housing stipends

24/7 support

Job summary

American Traveler is looking for an experienced RN for a critical Labor & Delivery position in Seattle. This travel nursing contract offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts, starting on June 29, 2026. Candidates should have at least 3–5 years of experience in high-acuity settings, particularly in high-risk cases.

The role demands proficiency in Epic EMR and newborn care, with floating required as needed. Comprehensive benefits and housing stipends are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of high-acuity Labor & Delivery experience required.
• Strong preference for 5 years of high-risk experience.
• Must be proficient in Epic EMR and newborn care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a high-risk, high-volume L&D unit.
• Monitor electronic fetal health.
• Participate in OR activities.

Skills

Epic EMR experience

Newborn care skills

High-risk L&D experience

Ability to circulate in the OR

Education

Active Washington RN license or compact RN license

BLS, NRP certification

Job description

Job Overview

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high‑risk, high‑volume Labor & Delivery position in Seattle, Washington. The assignment is a 13‑week travel nursing contract beginning 29 June 2026, with 36 hours per week (12‑hour night shifts). Minimum 3–5 years of high‑acuity L&D experience required, with strong preference for 5 years of high‑risk experience. Must be proficient in Epic EMR and newborn care.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: 29 June 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hrs/week (3×12‑hour night shifts)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Shift: 19:00 – 07:30, 3×12‑hour
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Floating to Postpartum, Antepartum, and sister facilities
• RTO considered on a case‑by‑case basis; minimal RTO preferred

Unit Profile

• High‑risk, high‑volume L&D unit with 31 rooms and 4 ORs
• Average daily census: 15 patients, 500–600 deliveries/month
• Patient population: midwifery clients, private OB patients, Adult Recovery Services, community care clinic patients
• Medication: Heparin, Insulin, Magnesium sulfate (Epic hard‑stop requirement)
• Electronic fetal monitoring used; Epic EMR required

Requirements

• Active Washington RN license or compact RN license
• BLS, NRP required; ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate preferred
• 3–5 years L&D experience in high‑acuity setting, 5 years high‑risk strongly preferred
• Ability to circulate in the OR
• Proficient newborn care (eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K, assessments)
• Epic EMR experience
• Electronic fetal monitoring experience
• Minimum 2 supervisory references (1 year within last 3 years)
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Active professional license at time of consideration

Additional Information

• First‑time travelers welcome
• Former permanent staff of non‑Swedish Providence facility must have separation ≥ 3 months
• Former Swedish facility permanent staff not eligible
• Refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• RTO reviewed individually; excessive requests may impact process
• Clinical review required prior to placement

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay based on 12‑hour shifts, 36 hrs per week (subject to confirmation)
• Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined
• Benefits: premium medical, dental, vision, life insurance beginning day one; 401(k) match; housing stipends; 24/7 support; in‑house clinicians

American Traveler Job ID #P-710497.