Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $3,605 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (LD RN)

General Information

Location: City, State

Beds: 3415 labor rooms, 12 antepartum, 4 OB ED, 3 OR; Postpartum: 18 Beds

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; 2 years preferred with previous travel experience; 5+ years preferred.
• First-time travelers may be considered with solid Charge Nurse experience and 3 years of nursing experience.

Patient Types

High acuity cases, including:

• Hypertension
• Magnesium administration
• C-sections (33% rate)
• Preterm labor
• Insulin drips (rarely, following protocol)
• Vaginal deliveries
• Epidurals and inductions
• Robust antepartum care
• Prom (premature rupture of membranes)
• Multiple births
• Postpartum hemorrhage

Patient Ratios

• 1:1 active labor
• 1:2 non-active laboring
• 1:2-3 antepartum, depending on acuity

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Intermediate FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring, AWHONN)

Skills Required

• High acuity experience in labor management and delivery of high-risk OB patients.
• Ability to triage OB patients and circulate in the OR.
• Experience with cervical checks and reading/interpreting fetal monitoring strips.
• Competency in receiving and recovering normal newborns as needed.

Support on the Unit

• CNA for transport, restocking, OR assistance, and room cleanup.
• Scrub Techs are LPNs and NRP certified.
• Receptionist/HUC available.
• Phlebotomy services provided.
• Resource RN available based on staffing.
• Break Nurse scheduled 2 per shift.
• RT (Respiratory Therapy) services available 24/7.

Orientation

Orientation includes traditional CAP only, comprising hospital orientation, unit training, and independent shifts.

Specific orientation details:

• NEO training for 1 day.
• 2 days on the unit, typically during the day shift.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation is every other weekend; variability may exist based on needs.
• Holiday expectations apply; fair distribution of holiday shifts.
• Requests for time off (RTO) should be submitted prior to contract approval.
• Available shifts may be offered as needs arise.

Shift Times

• 0700-1930 and 1900-0730 for LD RN.
• ANM shift: 1900-0700.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs provided by the facility.
• Free badge access parking available in designated areas.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19155853. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D),19:00:00-07:00:00

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