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 and 31 beds
- Comprehensive care environment 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 deliveries, providing complete newborn care through transfer to postpartum
- Circulate for cesarean sections and perform newborn assessments, vitamin K injections, and eye prophylaxis
- Six-month travel assignment with 40 hours of orientation and competitive compensation package
Requirements:
- Active Washington state RN license or valid Compact license
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience with high-risk obstetrics required
- Epic electronic charting system experience required (hard stop)
- Electronic fetal monitoring proficiency required
- Must have experience functioning as Baby Nurse during deliveries and providing complete newborn care (hard stop requirement)
- Must be able to circulate for cesarean sections (hard stop requirement)
- Required certifications: BLS, NRP
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
- Experience with high-risk, fast-paced environments and patient ratios of 1:2
- Willingness to float to Postpartum, Antepartum, and sister facilities as needed
- Ability to work 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
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse to work in a high-volume, high-acuity environment where your skills will be valued and challenged. The unit follows AWHONN staffing guidelines and offers comprehensive support including interpretation services and interdisciplinary collaboration. First-time travelers are welcome, and you'll gain valuable experience across the full spectrum of obstetric care while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence in maternal and newborn health.
American Consultants Job ID #19168440. 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