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

About the Position

This role is focused on providing exceptional care for patients during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. The unit supports a Level II Perinatal Center and caters to a wide range of patient needs.

Facility Overview

Location: Puyallup, WA

Type: Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds.

Unit Information

• 9 Labor and Delivery Rooms
• 2 OB Operating Rooms
• 2 OB PACUs
• 11 Level II NICU Beds
• 4 Pediatric Beds
• 20 Mother/Baby Unit Beds
• 18 Bed START Unit for Perinatal Addiction
• 3 OB ED Beds (20 weeks and above)

Patient Demographics

The unit primarily handles:

• Patients at 32 weeks gestation and above
• Conditions such as hypertension, substance use management, and general labor progression

Workload & Ratios

Approximately 175-200 deliveries are performed monthly with patient care ratios following AWHONN and NANN guidelines:

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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Fetal Monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relias module)

Skills Needed

• Proven Labor and Delivery experience, including cervical exams, antepartum and labor management, amnio infusion, and epidurals
• Fetal monitoring and IV administration, including Pitocin
• Post-partum care for both mothers and newborns
• Basic breastfeeding support and couplet care

Department Structure & Support

• No CNAs on the unit; Surgery Techs available weekdays from 0600 to 1500
• Phlebotomy services available
• NICU specialists on-site for infants 34 weeks gestation and below
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC Stork, GE Centricity
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis (experience required)
• Patient Monitoring Systems

Orientation & Scheduling

New hires will undergo a comprehensive orientation, including completing annual core competencies and unit-specific assessments.

• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
• Shifts: 0700 to 1900 or 1900 to 0700
• Holiday expectations: One major and one minor holiday

Parking

Free parking available for staff.

Program Name

SimpliFi Travel