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
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN)
General Information
Location: Tacoma, WA
Facility Level: Level II Trauma Center, Level IV NICU
Unit Information
- L & D Beds: 34
- Patient Types: High acuity including hypertension, magnesium administration, C-sections, preterm labor, and post-partum hemorrhage.
- Deliveries per Month: Up to 300
Patient Ratios
- 1:1 active labor
- 1:2 non-active laboring
- 1:2-3 antepartum, dependent on acuity
Required Certifications
- BLS
- NRP
- Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN)
Key Skills
- High acuity experience in labor management and delivery of high risk OB patients.
- Able to triage OB patients and circulate in the OR.
- Experience in cervical checks and interpreting fetal monitoring strips.
- Additional responsibilities may include assisting as a second set of hands during newborn care.
Support on the Unit
- CNA for transport, restocking, and assisting in the OR.
- Scrub Techs (LPN) who are NRP certified.
- Receptionist and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) support available.
- Free floating Charge Nurse for support on the unit.
- Respiratory Therapists available 24/7.
- Laborist coverage 24/7 with additional medical staff as needed.
Technology and Equipment
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC required.
- IV Pumps: Alaris CareFusion
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
- Fetal Surveillance Monitors: Centricity/Qx
- Epidural Pumps: CAD Solaris
- Panda Warmers and Coviden SCDs
Floating and Orientation
- Potential floating between Antepartum and Postpartum units.
- Orientation includes hospital and unit training, tailored for new nursing staff.
Scheduling Information
- Weekend rotation required, potentially variable.
- Fair holiday scheduling applicable.
- Shift times: 0700-1930, 1900-0730.
- Schedule is created in 6-week increments and released two weeks prior.
Additional Notes
- Scrubs provided by the facility must not be worn outside.
- Free parking available in designated areas.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175332. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D),20:00:00-06:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.