Labor and Delivery Nurse
Seattle, WA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high-risk, high-acuity, and fast-paced Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit with an average daily census of 15 patients and 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Float between postpartum and antepartum units; may also float to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care.
• Unit includes 4 operating rooms and 31 beds/rooms.
• Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services (substance recovery), and community care clinics.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring is required.
• Functions include circulating during delivery, newborn care (eyes, thighs, assessments), and administration of Vitamin K injections.
• Must be skilled in handling medications such as Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.
• Work schedule is posted every 6 weeks and designed to meet unit needs, including working every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Pre-approved time off is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in a high acuity and high pace environment.
• Preferred 5 years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience.
• Current certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current certification in NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Ability to circulate during deliveries and provide newborn care including eyes, thighs, and newborn assessments.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations allowed with adherence to masking policies.
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, education verification, and motor vehicle record if applicable.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires transcript/diploma.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.
• WA State Patrol and WATCH searches required for Washington placements.

Additional Information

• Must provide government-issued photo ID and Social Security card as applicable.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform.
• Must comply with float policy acknowledging potential assignment to other nearby facilities.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-volume Labor and Delivery environment with a focus on high-risk maternal and newborn care. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical skills, relevant experience, and compliance with all licensure, certification, and health requirements.