Job info

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Omak, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Weekdays, some weekends

Facility & Unit Information

Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds
Trauma Center Level IV
Daily census approximately 10 patients
Staffing ratio typically 1:4, occasionally 1:5 depending on admits/discharges
Labor and Delivery unit: about 300 deliveries per year
Two nurses per shift; OB nurses also care for postpartum patients when no labor patients are present

Required Experience & Qualifications

Valid RN license in Washington
Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
Experience in an Acute Care setting
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification

Certifications (as applicable)

BCLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - may be required
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - may be required
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - may be required
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - may be required

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Cerner

Uniform

Scrubs not provided; any color acceptable

Required Documentation & Compliance

Proof of I9 or attestation
Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
E-Verify proof or attestation
Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
State-specific search: Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search results required
Education verification (highest degree) as requested
NURSYS verification for RN license
Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Physical exam within last 12 months
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for past positives)
Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
9-panel drug screen within 1 year
Seasonal flu vaccination documentation (declinations accepted) during flu season
COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (booster not required)
References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
Performance evaluations if previously worked with the agency over 1 year

Additional Notes

Housing recommendations available
Outdoor recreational activities nearby including hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing
The unit has a small, close-knit team environment with a focus on Labor and Delivery care

This position is ideal for a Labor and Delivery RN with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable working in a critical access hospital setting, and open to a 13-week travel contract in Washington state.