Travel L&D RN - $3,527 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

L&D Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

The unit includes 34 Labor & Delivery beds, comprising 15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum beds, 4 OB Emergency Department beds, and 3 Operating Rooms. Additionally, there are 18 Postpartum beds available for patient care.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of nursing experience required for L&D RN, with previous travel experience preferred. 5+ years is strongly favored.
• Consideration for first-time travelers for the L&D RN role will be upon review.
• ANM candidates must have 3 years of nursing experience and substantial Charge Nurse experience.

Patient Types

• High acuity cases including hypertension, magnesium administration, C-sections (33% C-section rate), preterm labor, insulin drips, vaginal deliveries, epidurals, inductions, robust antepartum, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage.
• Expected patient recovery after vaginal births and C-sections for both mother and baby.
• Approximately 300 deliveries per month.

Patient Ratios

• 1:1 ratio for active labor patients.
• 1:2 ratio for non-active laboring patients.
• 1:2-3 for antepartum care, depending on acuity levels.

Required Certifications

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

Skills Required

• Experience in managing high acuity labor delivery and care for high-risk OB patients.
• Proficient in triaging OB patients, performing cervical checks, and reading/interpreting fetal monitoring strips.
• Ability to assist with newborn care including receiving and recovering normal newborns when necessary.
• ANM candidates must fulfill Charge Nurse responsibilities during their shifts and have experience in managing OB ED patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capability to provide education and manage staff conflicts are essential.
• EPIC experience is required.

Unit Support

• CNA support available for transport, restocking, OR assistance, and room clean-up.
• NRP certified Scrub Techs on duty.
• Receptionist/HUC support present.
• Free floating Charge Nurse support.
• Resource RN availability pending staffing circumstances.
• Two scheduled Break Nurses per shift.
• 24/7 RT support, particularly for high-risk deliveries.
• Laborist available around the clock.
• In-house residents/fellows provide additional support.

Technology and Equipment

• EMR system: EPIC required.
• IV pumps: Alaris CareFusion.
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis.
• Fetal surveillance monitors: Centricity/Qx.
• Epidural pumps: CAD Solaris.
• Panda warmers and Coviden SCDs available.

Floating

• Possible floating to antepartum (within Labor & Delivery) and postpartum (4th floor), depending on scope and experience.
• No floating is required for ANM roles.

Orientation

• Participants will undergo hospital orientation and 2 weeks of unit training, followed by 1 week of independent practice, starting 3 weeks ahead of residents arriving.
• ANM candidates will complete 6 shifts of unit orientation, paired with a Charge Nurse.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation involves every other weekend, but may vary based on staffing needs.
• Holidays are to be worked fairly and equitably, with opportunities for ANM to pick up shifts if necessary.
• RTO (

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175484. 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.

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