Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Puyallup, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to Labor and Delivery patients including active labor, antepartum, and post-labor patients in a Level II Perinatal Center (32 weeks and above). Why Join Us Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 hospitalist, laborist (OB/GYN), and respiratory therapy coverage, along with access to NICU, phlebotomy, and midwife services.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (12-Hour Days)

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1900) | Rotating Weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Labor and Delivery patients including active labor, antepartum, and post-labor patients in a Level II Perinatal Center (32 weeks and above)
• Perform cervical exams, fetal monitoring, amnio infusion, epidural assistance, IV management, and Pitocin administration
• Deliver couplet care for stable mother and baby pairs, including basic breastfeeding support during the initial post-partum period
• Manage patients with hypertension, magnesium administration, and medication management for substance use, including a high volume of low-risk patients requiring intermittent monitoring
• Operate unit technology including EPIC Stork, GE Centricity EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Float between Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby units as needed, within areas of demonstrated competency

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Fetal monitoring certification required (AWHONN or Relia's module)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience
• Pyxis medication dispensing experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with couplet care and post-partum nursing beyond the transition period
• Familiarity with HUGS Security system
• Experience in a high-volume Labor and Delivery setting (175–200 deliveries per month)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 hospitalist, laborist (OB/GYN), and respiratory therapy coverage, along with access to NICU, phlebotomy, and midwife services
• Scrubs provided and free parking available on-site