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: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery – Seattle, WA 98122
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Seattle, Washington
Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Work every other weekend and holidays 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
- 31-bed unit with 4 operating rooms supporting all types of deliveries including high-risk obstetrics
- Diverse patient population including midwifery clients, private OB patients, and Adult Recovery Services supporting substance recovery
- Function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide comprehensive newborn care until transfer to postpartum
- Circulate for cesarean sections and perform newborn assessments, medication administration, and immediate care
- Six-month contract with 40 hours of orientation provided
Requirements:
- Active Washington State RN license or Compact license
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
- High-risk obstetric experience required; ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
- Epic electronic charting experience required (hard stop)
- Electronic fetal monitoring experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, NRP
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
- Must be able to function as Baby Nurse, circulate for cesarean sections, and provide newborn care including vitamin K and eye prophylaxis administration
- Experience with high-risk deliveries, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, and heparin administration
- Willingness to float to Postpartum, Antepartum, and potentially 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)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a high-volume, high-acuity Labor and Delivery environment where your expertise will be valued and your skills continuously challenged. Join a collaborative team that follows AWHONN staffing guidelines and provides comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. First-time travelers are welcome, and competitive compensation is offered for this 26-week travel assignment. Pre-approved time off will be considered on a case-by-case basis when requested at the time of submission.
American Consultants Job ID #19168431. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00
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