L&D RN
Silverdale, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Mother Baby/Labor & Delivery position requiring 2 years of LDRP experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Birthing Center/Mother Baby - L&D unit of an acute care hospital
• 13-bed L&D unit with 2 OR suites for C-sections, 2 triage beds, and 14 postpartum beds
• Unit averages 170-190 births per month, with over 2,100 deliveries in 2025
• Follows AWHONN nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 for L&D and 1:3-4 for postpartum couplets
• Patient population includes 32 weeks gestation and above, high-risk pregnancies, preeclampsia, diabetic patients, and patients with psych/social or substance use concerns
• Uses EPIC EMR and Centricity-Perinatal for EFM charting
• 12-hour night shifts with every-other weekend requirement (Fri/Sat)
• Rotates holiday coverage with permanent staff
• Standby requirement with a 45-minute response time when placed on call
• No floating outside the Mother Baby/Postpartum unit; no floating to NICU
• Must be able to function in both Labor and Postpartum, including low-risk deliveries and newborn transition care
• 24/7 in-house OB/GYN hospitalist, NNP coverage in the nursery, and OB anesthesia provider on the unit
• One surgical tech assigned 24/7 and a patient care assistant on each shift
• RT equipment available including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP, typically with staff assigned to family birth
• Tele/monitor tech support available for PACU post-C-section patients
• Block scheduling available upon request in contract
• Scrubs and a locker are provided

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Intermediate or advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) experience required
• Must be comfortable attending and circulating independently in C-sections
• Must be comfortable assisting with newborn delivery and transition care
• Must be able to titrate medication drips including Magnesium, Pitocin, and Insulin
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care across Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Mother Baby patients
• Attend low-risk deliveries and assist with newborn transition as part of routine duties
• Unit-based orientation includes an 8-hour compliance day, an 8-hour EPIC class, and 2-3 shifts of 12-hour unit-specific orientation
• Unit manager is supportive and provides regular feedback, expecting travelers to remain adaptable to unit workflows and procedures
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position