Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
About the Role
This position involves providing high-quality care to patients in a Labor and Delivery unit within a Level III Trauma Center. The role requires expertise in managing a variety of patient situations, including labor and postpartum care, with a focus on maternal and neonatal health.
Facility Information
Location: Puyallup, WA
- Licensed Beds: 375
- Special Units: LDR, OB OR, OB PACU, Level II NICU, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby unit, and Perinatal Addiction unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
- Conduct cervical examinations, administer epidurals, and monitor maternal-fetal health.
- Manage antepartum and postpartum care, supporting stable transitions for mothers and their newborns.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including OB-GYNs, midwives, and pediatric staff.
Patient Types
- Manage a variety of conditions, including hypertension, substance abuse management, and low-risk pregnancies.
- Care for patients with gestational ages of 32 weeks and above, with an average of 175-200 deliveries per month.
Patient Ratios
Follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines:
- 1:1 for active labor
- 1:2 for non-active labor
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Current BLS and NRP certifications are required.
- Fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relias module) is required.
Skills Required
- Strong Labor and Delivery experience, including the ability to perform cervical exams and fetal monitoring.
- Experience with IV administration and medication management, including Pitocin.
- Postpartum care experience, including basic breastfeeding support and couplet care.
Technology and Equipment
- Use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC Stork, GE Centricity.
- Medication dispensing via Pyxis; familiarity required.
- Telemetry monitoring experience preferred.
Work Schedule
- Weekend rotations every other week.
- Shifts available: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700.
- Scheduling cycle is organized in 3-week increments.
- One major and one minor holiday commitment required annually.
Additional Information
- Free parking available for staff.
- Professional development opportunities through annual core competencies and unit competency exams.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19001350. 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:Labor/Delivery (L&D),19:00:00-07:00:00
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.