Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position at a high-acuity, Level 3 Perinatal center with night shift requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Labor and Delivery unit at a teaching and Magnet-recognized facility
• Care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients, with 70% complex high-risk cases
• Typical patient ratio is 1:1
• Night shift schedule, either 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Weekend shifts are required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within the hospital is required, but not to sister hospitals
• Unit features 2 operating rooms for C-sections, BTLs, and postpartum D&Cs
• Approximately 150 births occur per month
• Unit supports outpatient services when the clinic is closed
• Uses EPIC charting system (experience preferred but not required)
• Scrub color is flexible; scrubs provided for OR personnel
• Responsibilities include care of high-acuity obstetric patients and collaboration during surgical procedures
• A second LD RN assists as 'baby catcher' for non-compromised newborns
• Facility includes a regional Level 4 NICU for critical newborns
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates with no radius restrictions
• Return staff policy requires 18 months separation before reapplying as a traveler
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Restricted time off (RTO) is limited to 1 week and not permitted during orientation
• Holiday shifts may be required as per the hospital's needs

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license, or proof of pending license
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience (3 years preferred)
• At least 2 prior travel assignments beyond initial hospital
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Submission of application, skills checklist, and two references required

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