Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Labor & Delivery position requiring strong OB skills and a WA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large hospital-based Birth Center with 34 L&D beds including 15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum, 4 OB ED, and 3 ORs
• Care for a diverse and high-acuity obstetric patient population, including hypertension, preterm labor, C-sections, vaginal deliveries, and postpartum patients
• Up to 300 deliveries per month, with a 33% C-section rate
• Typical patient ratios per AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active labor, and 1:2-3 in antepartum depending on acuity
• Uses EPIC EMR system, EPIC experience required
• Technology includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, Centricity fetal monitoring, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, and Panda Warmers
• 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts; weekend rotation is every other weekend or as needed
• Orientation includes hospital and unit-based training, with unit and shift specifics
• Floating may be required to antepartum and postpartum units within scope and experience
• Responsibilities include labor management, care for high-risk OB patients, delivery and recovery of birthing patients and newborns, and OB triage
• Interdisciplinary team support includes CNAs, Scrub Techs, Receptionists, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, Resource RN, Respiratory Therapists, and on-site Laborist
• Orientation is a combination of days and nights, with a structured preceptorship before transitioning to independent practice
• Scrubs provided by the facility, and free parking is available
• Holiday coverage is required in a fair and equitable manner
• First-time travelers may be considered upon review
• All RTO requests must be submitted prior to contract approval

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience required; previous travel experience preferred and 5+ years highly desired
• Current BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) certifications required
• High-acuity L&D skills including triage of OB patients, circulator experience in the OR, cervical checks, and fetal monitoring interpretation required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Successful completion of a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam required before arrival

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts