Labor and Delivery RN
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery 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-volume Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Float responsibilities include postpartum and antepartum care; may float to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care.
• Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services (substance recovery), and community care clinics.
• Must function as a Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
• Circulating nurse duties required during deliveries.
• Must be skilled in newborn care including eye care, Vitamin K injections, and newborn assessments.
• Experience with medications such as Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate is necessary.
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system and electronic fetal monitoring required.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks; work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Average daily census: 15 patients; 31 rooms/beds.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a high acuity and high pace environment.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Proficient in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).

Orientation

• No non-billable orientation hours required (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours).

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Fast-paced, high-acuity L&D unit with 4 operating rooms.
• Must be able to float to related units within the hospital system.
• Pre-approved time off considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Locals at the same rate; candidates previously employed at other facilities within the system may be eligible after a 3-month separation.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and others as required.
• Education verification for nursing degree (required for international education).
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format.
• 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 or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection prevention policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024.
• Annual completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).

Additional Requirements

• Must complete WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation if working with an out-of-state compact license in Washington.
• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy; may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance.
• EPIC training modules required; transcripts must be submitted and verified.
• Must be able to pass color blindness testing if required by unit.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required as applicable.

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travel nurses accepted; prior travel experience is not required.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to work night shifts in a busy, high-risk L&D unit in Seattle, WA. Candidates must have strong high-risk L&D experience, current RN licensure, required certifications, and the ability to provide comprehensive newborn care. The role requires flexibility to float within related units and adherence to strict clinical and compliance standards.

Note: Pay rate and contact information have been excluded per privacy guidelines.