Travel Labor and Delivery (LDRP) RN - $2,638 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum for a travel nursing job in Burien, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum Discipline: RN Start Date: 06/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jun 1, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to float across all birth center roles including triage, postpartum, newborn care, and OR circulating. Details Acute care hospital setting with a 14-bed LDRP unit where laboring patients remain in the same room throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum Unit also includes 2 OR suites (staffed for C-sections), 3 triage beds, and a 5-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery for infants >1800g Special Care Nursery cares for infants requiring phototherapy, blood glucose management, opiate withdrawal management, antibiotics, respiratory support, and grower/feeder care Common patient diagnoses include multiples (twins, not triplets), VBACs, high-risk patients (HTN/hemorrhage), antepartum preterm labor, infections, and post-op GYN Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor and through recovery, dedicated baby nurse at every birth, up to 1:3 in the Special Care Nursery based on acuity, and 1:2-3 couplets for recovered moms RNs are required to titrate drips including Mag and Pitocin per physician order, and monitor epidurals post-initiation with rates set by Anesthesia Centricity Perinatal used for fetal heart monitoring; EPIC used for medical records — no monitor techs, RNs are responsible for interpreting their own fetal strips 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730), three shifts per week Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for overnights) First to float within the birth center only — floating roles include L&D nurse, triage, baby nurse for normal newborn transitions, postpartum (couplet care), and OR circulator; no floating outside the birth center Floating to the Special Care Nursery only if the candidate has Level 2 nursery experience and it is agreed upon prior to the start of the contract No on-call or standby requirement Requirements Active WA state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted Current BLS and NRP certifications required — pending certifications not accepted Minimum of 2 years of L&D experience required Triage experience required Level 2 nursery experience required for newborn care responsibilities Labor nurses must be able to circulate C-sections; scrubbing experience preferred but not required Experience titrating OB drips (Mag, Pitocin) and monitoring epidurals required A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration Two professional references required: 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 Additional Information 2-day unit orientation with a preceptor Hospital scrubs are provided and required Holidays are rotated with permanent staff OB or certified midwife is in-house 24/7; neonatal hospitalists are on-site 24/5 and within 30 minutes at all other times A dedicated anesthesia team is in-house specifically for OB; a surgical tech is available 24/7 for C-sections A charge nurse is present on every shift overseeing the department without a patient assignment Small, collaborative team — candidates who are strong team players and willing to contribute across roles are encouraged to apply Traveler-friendly environment with a positive team culture among current staff and providers Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year — candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered American Traveler Job ID P-687843. 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 - LDRP About American Traveler 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.