American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery – Seattle, WA 98122
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Seattle, Washington
Schedule: Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:30). Every other weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Schedule posted every 6 weeks to meet unit needs.
Highlights:
- High-volume, high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit with 500-600 deliveries per month and 31 beds
- Diverse patient population including midwifery clients, private OB patients, and Adult Recovery Services supporting substance recovery
- 4 operating rooms supporting all types of deliveries in a fast-paced environment
- Comprehensive newborn care responsibilities including functioning as Baby Nurse during delivery and continuing care until transfer to postpartum
- Interdisciplinary support with interpretation services available
- First-time travelers accepted with appropriate experience
Requirements:
- Active Washington State RN license or Compact license
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
- High-risk obstetric experience required; must be able to work in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- Epic electronic charting system experience required (hard stop)
- Electronic fetal monitoring proficiency required
- Must be able to circulate for C-sections (hard stop requirement)
- Must be able to provide complete newborn care including eyes and Vitamin K injections, assessments (hard stop requirement)
- Required certifications: BLS, NRP
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
- Experience with heparin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate drips
- Willingness to float to Postpartum/Antepartum units and potentially to sister facilities for Mother/Baby care
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a premier high-risk Labor and Delivery unit where your expertise will be valued and your skills continuously challenged. The unit follows AWHONN staffing guidelines and provides 36-40 hours of orientation to ensure your success. Join a collaborative team environment that supports diverse patient populations and offers comprehensive care across the full spectrum of obstetric services. Pre-approved time off will be considered on a case-by-case basis when requested at the time of submittal.
American Consultants Job ID #19168437. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:L&D,07:00:00-19:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus