Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,790 per week

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery Department Nurse in Puyallup, WA. This position involves providing care to patients during antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum periods within a Level III trauma center. The role requires a strong focus on obstetric and neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Perform fetal monitoring and cervical examinations.
• Assist with epidural administration.
• Provide couplet care once the mother and newborn are stable.
• Support high‑risk deliveries with respiratory therapist and NICU attend when needed.
• Utilize Pyxis and HUGS security systems as required.
• Support breastfeeding education and assistance.

Required Qualifications

• Valid BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relias module).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery, antepartum, or postpartum care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with couplet care.
• Breastfeeding support experience.
• Familiarity with Pyxis and HUGS security systems.
• Experience supporting high‑risk deliveries.

Additional Information

• No Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) on the unit.
• Surgery Techs scheduled M‑F 06:00‑15:00 are being phased out.
• Phlebotomy services are available.
• NICU attend available for infants ≤ 34 weeks gestation.
• Respiratory therapist available 24/7 for high‑risk deliveries or abnormal strip monitoring.
• Orientation includes facility and unit‑specific training plus annual core competencies.
• Float rotation may be required to areas where competency is maintained; will not float to the START unit.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends from 09/21/2026 to 01/02/2027.