Labor & Delivery RN
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 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, including sister facilities that provide Mother/Baby care.
• Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services (substance recovery), and community care clinics.
• Unit includes 4 operating rooms.
• Functions include circulating during delivery, newborn care (eyes, thighs, assessments), and administration of medications such as Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• EPIC electronic medical record system and electronic fetal monitoring are used (EPIC hard stop requirement).
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks; work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Pre-approved time off considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or training.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Orientation

• Reduced Non-Billable Orientation (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually.
• Education verification required (nursing degree).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (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 (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually).

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS.
• Must complete electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) training or hold valid EFM certification (AWHONN or NCC).
• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy (may be required to float to other nearby facilities).
• Must provide government-issued photo ID and Social Security card as applicable.
• Must complete WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation if working with an out-of-state compact license in Washington.

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted.
• Candidates separated from other Providence facilities for at least 3 months are eligible for travel contracts.
• Locals receive the same rate as travelers.
• No submission without proof of required certifications and references.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with strong high-risk and newborn care skills seeking a travel contract in a dynamic, high-volume hospital setting.