Labor and Delivery RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,419/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care595 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring 3-5 years of high-risk, high-acuity L&D experience and a WA or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a high-risk, high-volume Labor and Delivery unit with 31 rooms/beds and 4 ORs
- Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OB patients, and Adult Recovery Services patients supporting substance recovery, as well as community care clinic patients
- Average daily census of 15 patients with 500-600 deliveries per month
- Patient ratio of 1:1-2
- Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
- Schedule posted every 6 weeks based on unit needs
- Required to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
- Float required to sister facilities for Post Partum/Antepartum and Mother/Baby coverage
- Uses Epic EMR and electronic fetal monitoring
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission
- Current certifications required: BLS and NRP
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, and AWHONN Intermediate
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required in a high-acuity, high-pace L&D environment
- High-risk L&D experience required
- Required Epic EMR charting experience
- Must be able to function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum
- Must be able to circulate for deliveries and provide newborn care including eye and Vitamin K injections, thigh injections, and newborn assessments
- Experience with medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate required
- Current proof of Nursys required
- Must pass clinical review
- Current supervisory references required
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum stages including high-risk deliveries
- Perform newborn care immediately following delivery including APGAR scoring, ID/security banding, and thermoregulation
- Support high-risk antepartum patients and manage complications such as postpartum hemorrhage and pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including circulating for C-sections and recovery care
- Provide pain management support including epidural, general anesthesia, and medication administration
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
- Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate, or reside locally to be considered under the local rule
- Former permanent staff of this facility may return as travelers after a 3-month separation period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
- Permanent staff from other Providence facilities (non-Swedish) are eligible for a travel contract after being separated for at least 3 months
- All Swedish facilities honor active compact licenses
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the system
- First-time travelers are accepted for this position
- RTO requests should be submitted upfront, as requests made after submission or offer may not be accommodated
Facility
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus
8 nurses recommend working with Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus
Pros
Unit traveller friendly, easy to navigate, great location
Cons
Cost of living, housing hard to find as a traveller, parking expensive

- Short Term Acute Care
- 595 beds
Employer
American Traveler
82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I had a great experience working with my recruiter Sebrona. She was incredibly responsive, got my application submitted quickly, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. She made the travel nursing job search smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated her communication and dedication to helping me find the right assignment. I would definitely recommend her to any travel nurse looking for a recruiter who truly wants the best for their nurses.
Cons
None
Recommends working with 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.
Seattle, WA
About
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