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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility located in the area. This role involves supporting high-risk obstetrical clients and assisting with deliveries in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The nurse will function as a Baby Nurse during deliveries and provide ongoing newborn care until transfer to postpartum. The position requires a minimum of one year of experience, with specific expertise in high-risk obstetrics and electronic fetal monitoring.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with posted schedules every 6 weeks to align with unit needs.
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license with a compact license at submission; minimum of 1 year of experience in high-risk obstetrics; current BLS and NRP certifications; high-risk experience required; EPIC electronic fetal monitoring experience valued; ability to work in a high-paced, high-acuity environment; must circulate during deliveries and provide newborn care including eyes, thighs, assessment, and injections.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications.
- Float: Float to sister facilities or units such as Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, or community clinics as needed, with a focus on postpartum and antepartum care.
- Additional Information: Candidates will be responsible for assisting with high-risk and routine deliveries, performing newborn assessments, and providing postpartum patient care. Must be flexible to work every other weekend and holidays, with pre-approved time off arranged on a case-by-case basis. All candidates must commit to working three of the five major holidays.
- Travel Compliance: Must have at least one year of experience, valid license, and meet all travel policy requirements for a minimum of 7 days per assignment, with priority on limited RTO requests during the booking process. References covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) are required prior to start, and candidates may be asked to float between nearby facilities if needed.
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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
