Cross Country Nurses 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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in Seattle, WA. This position involves working in a high-volume, high-acuity labor and delivery department, supporting a busy maternity unit with a focus on high-risk pregnancies. The role requires providing specialized care to mothers and newborns during and after delivery, ensuring safety and adherence to clinical protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 3-5 years of recent high-risk obstetric experience, current compact license, valid BLS certification, and certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Proof of current Nursys profile with at least 2 years of high acuity and high-volume experience is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate certifications.
- Float: Postpartum, Antepartum, and may float to sister facilities supporting Mother/Baby units.
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: High risk and high volume labor and delivery environment, operating with four ORs, focusing on high-risk obstetric cases, and functioning as a Baby Nurse during deliveries. Candidates must be skilled in NB care, including eyes, thighs, assessment, and injections (e.g., Vit K).
- Additional Requirements: Must circulate for C-section, assist with vaginal deliveries, and provide postpartum newborn assessments. Experience with electronic fetal monitoring (EPIC hard stop) and staffing following AWHONN guidelines is highly valued.
- Patient Demographics: Neontal, adolescents, infants, and geriatrics, supporting approximately 15 patient visits daily and 500-600 deliveries per month.
- Orientation: 36 hours of orientation are required.
- Candidates must be able to work every other weekend and holidays as needed, with pre-approved time off on a case-by-case basis.
- Travel and Certification Details: Travel experience not required. Valid state license with a minimum of 3-5 years of high-risk obstetric experience is mandatory. Must include two references covering at least one year within the last three years.
- Additional notes: Candidates may be asked to float between nearby sister facilities and must be willing to do so. All required certifications must be current at the time of submission.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
Cross Country Job ID #1292900. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
