Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Puyallup, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

About the Facility

Location: Puyallup, WA

Unit Information

• 9 Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDR)
• 2 OB Operating Rooms (OR)
• 2 OB Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU)
• 11 Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds
• 4 Pediatric beds
• 20 Mother/Baby unit beds
• 18 bed START unit for Perinatal Addiction
• 3 OB Emergency Department Beds (20 weeks and above)

Job Details

This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

• Level II Perinatal Center for patients 32 weeks and above
• Common conditions include hypertension, magnesium administration, medication management for substance abuse, and a high volume of low-risk patients requiring intermittent monitoring.
• Procedures include epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV management, and Pitocin administration.
• Provides antepartum care including ongoing fetal monitoring.
• Post-labor care for stable patients and babies transitioning to the mother/baby unit, with 32-34 week infants directed to NICU.
• Approximately 175-200 deliveries per month.

Patient Ratios

The facility adheres to AWHONN and NANN guidelines:

• 1:1 for active labor
• 1:2 for non-active laboring patients

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relias module)

Skills Required

• Strong experience in labor and delivery, including cervical examinations and antepartum/labor care.
• Proficient in amnioinfusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IVs, and Pitocin management.
• Experience in post-partum care for mothers and infants beyond the transition period of the next 24 hours.
• Basic knowledge of breastfeeding practices.
• Comfortable with couplet care once mother and baby are stable.
• Experience with HUGS Security system and Pyxis medication dispensing.

Department Support

• No CNAs are available on the unit.
• Surgical Technicians available Monday to Friday from 0600 to 1500 (gradually being phased out).
• Phlebotomy services are accessible.
• NICU specialists available for cases under 34 weeks, as needed.
• Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries or concerning fetal monitoring cases.
• Hospitalists and OB/GYN laborists available 24/7.

Technology & Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: EPIC Stork, GE Centricity
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis (prior experience required)
• Patient monitoring systems available

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation includes two shifts on the unit:
• Shift 1: Patient deliveries
• Shift 2: C-sections and triage
• Annual core competency training required, including HIPAA and OSHA training.
• Scheduling: Weekend rotation every other weekend, with a three-week scheduling cycle.
• No on-call shifts required.
• Holiday expectations include one major and one minor holiday.

Additional Information

• Scrub color