Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of LDRP experience, active WA or compact RN license, and comfort with independent deliveries and C-section circulation.

• Acute care hospital Birthing Center with 34 total beds, including 2 triage beds, 14 postpartum beds, and 2 OR suites for C-sections
• Averages 150–180 births per month; high-risk patient population including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, psych/social issues, and positive illicit substance use — 33 weeks gestation and above
• Follows AWHONN staffing guidelines with ratios of 1:2 for L&D and 1:3–4 for mother-baby couplets
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Magnesium, Pitocin, and Insulin
• EFM system used is Centricity Perinatal; PACU monitoring available after C-sections
• EMR is Epic;
  Epic-specific orientation is included
• Staffed 24/7 with an in-house OB/GYN hospitalist, NNP in the nursery, OB anesthesia provider (with on-unit call room), and one surgical tech
• Each shift includes a free charge nurse (no patient assignment) and a patient care assistant with clerical duties
• A respiratory therapist is typically assigned to the family birth unit
• 12-hour day shifts; every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holidays rotated in with permanent staff
• Standby/on-call requirement with a 45-minute response time when placed on standby
• Block scheduling available upon request

• Active WA state or compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP — all must be active; pending certifications are not accepted
• Intermediate or advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of LDRP experience required; candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered if they have multiple prior travel assignments
• Must be comfortable attending deliveries independently and circulating in C-sections
• Must be comfortable assisting with catching the baby and transitioning newborns
• Epic EMR experience strongly recommended given required Epic orientation
• Two professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Labor travelers are also required to function in postpartum, including routine mother-baby competencies, transitioning babies, and attending low-risk deliveries — no floating outside of the birthing center/postpartum department; no floating to the NICU
• Orientation consists of an 8-hour compliance day with the manager, an 8-hour Epic class, and 2–3 12-hour unit-specific orientation shifts
• Scrubs are provided by the facility; a personal locker is also provided
• The unit manager actively provides feedback to travelers and expects openness and adaptability to unit workflows, policies, and procedures
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-680863. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.