Cross Country Nurses 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: 17 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) in a high-acuity obstetric unit. This position involves providing care during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, supporting both routine and high-risk obstetric patients. The role includes acting as a charge nurse, managing OB ED patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Schedule: 12-hour shifts during nights, working a minimum of 48 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a schedule cycle of six weeks, released two weeks prior to the start date.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) certifications. Minimum of 2 years of experience in labor management and delivery of high-risk OB patients, with experience triaging OB patients, circulating in the operating room, cervical checks, and interpreting fetal monitoring strips. Prior charge nurse experience and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system, strong leadership abilities, and prior experience in a Level II trauma center with a Level IV NICU.
Additional Information: Orientation includes hospital and unit orientation, with 6 shifts paired with a charge nurse, and 2 days of NEO (Neonatal) training during orientation. No floating for ANM (Assistant Nurse Manager) roles except within postpartum or antepartum areas. There is no mandatory call, but open shifts may be picked up as needed. Holiday coverage is fair and equitable; ANMs are generally not required to work holidays but may elect to do so. Scrubs are provided by the facility and are not to be worn outside of hospital premises. Free parking and badge access are available.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1312864. 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: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tacoma, WA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
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