Labor & Delivery RN
Federal Way, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery) - Travel Contract

Location: Federal Way, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a travel assignment in a hospital setting. The unit includes Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Mother-Baby care with a total of 20 beds (8 L&D, 10 Postpartum, 2 triage) and 2 OR suites. The unit handles approximately 1,500 births per year and follows AWHONN staffing guidelines.

Unit Details

• Patient acuity: Medium to high risk
• Common patient types: Labor & Delivery and Nursery Level 2
• Nurse responsibilities include titrating drips and reading fetal heart monitor strips
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor roles are present
• OB/Neonatologist available in-house 24/7
• Respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP) is run by RTs, not initiated by RNs
• No telemetry or monitor techs on unit
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring system: Centricity
• Scrub color/dress code: Blue (provided)
• Orientation provided on unit, including days and weekends as needed
• Weekend and holiday work required
• No call or standby requirement
• No floating to other units required
• Nurse aides and surgical techs available on unit

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Active Washington State RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Additional Information

• Orientation/education hours expected to be 25+ during the first 2 weeks but not guaranteed
• The unit follows AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios
• The position requires working 12-hour day shifts with some weekend and holiday coverage

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.