Labor and Delivery RN
Issaquah, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2 years of L&D experience and Epic proficiency at a well-regarded teaching hospital.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit with 8 labor rooms and 4 triage rooms
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Patient population includes labor, preterm labor, and high-risk antepartum cases
• Facility averages 200-300 births per month
• Responsibilities include circulating, OB-GYN care, pre-op/post-op care, scrub duties, low-risk antepartum, and low-risk L&D care
• Staffing ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:3
• Attends all deliveries including high-risk deliveries and GYN surgeries
• Provides couplet care and transition nursery support
• Performs special procedures including blood/blood product administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, cooling/warming blanket use, epidural and PCA pump management, and wound vac care
• Administers medications including heparin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate
• Floating required to Post-Partum and possibly to L&D at Swedish First Hill

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), NRP, AWHONN Intermediate
• ACLS certification preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line maintenance (CVC/PICC)
• Experience with anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, insulin drips, and magnesium sulfate therapy
• Proficient in labor and delivery management, including assisting with high-risk deliveries and circulating/recovering C-sections
• Skilled in sterile vaginal exams, epidural anesthesia support, and pain management including IV PCA use
• Experience with fetal monitoring, IUPC placement and calibration, and obstetrical triage
• Knowledge of antepartum, postpartum care, and wound assessment
• Two supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Additional Information

• Teaching hospital setting known for strong staff camaraderie, including book clubs and group dinners
• May request up to 2 major holidays off, with a requirement to work at least 1 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Eve, or New Year's/Eve)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies for returning staff eligibility
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month separation, provided they do not live within 50 miles of the facility
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the same state
• Refusal to float may result in termination of the assignment
• RTO requests should be submitted upfront during the application process to avoid delays in offer approval
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles