Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Edmonds, WA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn units.
• Float to other units as needed.
• Patient diagnoses include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn care.
• Perform special procedures such as:

  • Vaginal and Cesarean deliveries
  • Circulating in the OR
  • Starting adult IVs
  • Administering blood and blood products
  • Managing drains, epidural pumps, and PCA pumps
  • Administering insulin and magnesium sulfate
• Work with special equipment related to high-risk antepartum, L&D, LDRP, OB-GYN, and perioperative care.
• Provide couplet care (mother and newborn).

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn care.
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
• Experience in LDRP (Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum).
• Ability to float to other units as needed.

Required Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring).
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring).
• AWHONN Intermediate (preferred).

Required Skills

• Circulating in the OR.
• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM).
• IV start.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Staffing Ratio

• 1:1 to 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio

License Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State.
• Compact license accepted for Washington.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be separated from any previous permanent employment with the health system for at least 3 months to qualify for this travel position.
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Background checks, drug screening, and health documents (including immunizations and physical exam) must be current and compliant.
• Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing required for travel nurses.
• Immunizations required: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu vaccine (or declination), COVID vaccine (or declination).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.

Important Notes

• Candidates must complete all required background checks and verifications, including education verification and state-specific searches.
• Required to complete electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) training or certification.
• Must complete all assigned WorkRamp training modules relevant to specialty and region.
• Passport-style badge photo required.
• Must comply with all state and facility-specific credentialing and compliance requirements.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Labor and Delivery environment with a focus on high-quality maternal and newborn care.