Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Night Shift | Travel Nurse – Washington, DC

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse in Washington, DC. 13-week assignment; DC RN license and 2+ years L&D experience required.

Join a dynamic Labor & Delivery team in the heart of Washington, DC! We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) for a 13-week travel assignment at a renowned Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital. This travel nursing opportunity offers high-acuity obstetrics experience in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment in vibrant Washington, DC — ideal for nurses interested in perinatal, postpartum, and neonatal care.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20060 (Washington, DC / District of Columbia — DC travel nursing)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Travel Nurse, Night Shift
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital (high-acuity obstetrics, perinatal unit)
• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:30 – 08:00)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Unit: Labor & Delivery — 12 beds, 7 rooms, typical daily census of 3
• Electronic Charting: Centricity, Sorian, EDM, Lawson, Kronos (EMR experience preferred)
• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking & Transit: Multiple parking options; accessible by Metro and bus (Washington DC public transportation)

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1910 - $2010 per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (strong perinatal and intrapartum skills)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia (required at submission) — no pending licenses
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications required (Neonatal Resuscitation required)
• Experience with couplet care, triage of obstetrical patients, and floating within scope (postpartum and newborn care)
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions for flu only)
• First-time travel nurses accepted; two supervisor references required
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday; one time-off request permitted during contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers and newborns across intrapartum and postpartum phases
• Monitor and assess patient status during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum with timely interventions
• Assist with high-acuity deliveries and collaborate on emergent situations in a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital setting
• Perform couplet care and newborn assessments, including neonatal resuscitation when needed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using electronic charting systems (EMR proficiency)
• Deliver patient and family education, emotional support, and culturally competent care throughout the childbirth experience
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, neonatology, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to affiliated units or hospitals as needed within scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards

Why Join Our Team

• Experience a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Washington, DC — rich culture, museums, dining, and entertainment
• Work in a supportive, teaching hospital environment with opportunities for professional development and skills growth (perinatal education)
• Scrubs provided and multiple parking/commute options (Metro-accessible)
• Opportunity to gain high-acuity L&D and neonatal experience in a Level 1 Trauma center

Advance your career in Labor & Delivery nursing with this Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity. Apply now to join a passionate healthcare team focused on exceptional maternal and newborn care. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #464507. 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: L&D

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