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

About the Role

This position involves providing high-quality care to patients in a Labor and Delivery unit within a Level III Trauma Center. The role requires expertise in managing a variety of patient situations, including labor and postpartum care, with a focus on maternal and neonatal health.

Facility Information

Location: Puyallup, WA

• Licensed Beds: 375
• Special Units: LDR, OB OR, OB PACU, Level II NICU, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby unit, and Perinatal Addiction unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Conduct cervical examinations, administer epidurals, and monitor maternal-fetal health.
• Manage antepartum and postpartum care, supporting stable transitions for mothers and their newborns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including OB-GYNs, midwives, and pediatric staff.

Patient Types

• Manage a variety of conditions, including hypertension, substance abuse management, and low-risk pregnancies.
• Care for patients with gestational ages of 32 weeks and above, with an average of 175-200 deliveries per month.

Patient Ratios

Follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines:

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications are required.
• Fetal monitoring certification (AWHONN or Relias module) is required.

Skills Required

• Strong Labor and Delivery experience, including the ability to perform cervical exams and fetal monitoring.
• Experience with IV administration and medication management, including Pitocin.
• Postpartum care experience, including basic breastfeeding support and couplet care.

Technology and Equipment

• Use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC Stork, GE Centricity.
• Medication dispensing via Pyxis; familiarity required.
• Telemetry monitoring experience preferred.

Work Schedule

• Weekend rotations every other week.
• Shifts available: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700.
• Scheduling cycle is organized in 3-week increments.
• One major and one minor holiday commitment required annually.

Additional Information

• Free parking available for staff.
• Professional development opportunities through annual core competencies and unit competency exams.