Labor & 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
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a high-acuity, fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit. The role requires working in a high-risk, high-volume environment with a focus on maternal and newborn care. Candidates must be able to float to postpartum and antepartum units and may be required to float to nearby facilities providing Mother/Baby care.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a high acuity and high pace environment (3 years minimum with high-risk experience preferred).
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Must have current supervisory references.
• Experience with high-risk Labor & Delivery, including all types of deliveries and operating room (OR) experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
• Circulate in the OR during deliveries (HARD STOP requirement).
• Provide newborn care including eye care, Vitamin K injections, thigh assessments, and newborn assessments (HARD STOP requirement).
• Administer medications such as Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Float between Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and antepartum units.

Patient Population

• Midwifery clients and private OB patients.
• Adult recovery services supporting substance recovery.
• Community care clinics.

Unit Details

• High Risk/High Volume Labor & Delivery.
• 4 Operating Rooms.
• Average daily census: 15 patients.
• Approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• 31 rooms and 31 beds.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks to meet unit needs.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Advanced and Intermediate certifications
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required (AWHONN or NCC-EFM acceptable).

Required Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State.
• Active compact license holders are honored.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass clinical review with proof of current NURSYS verification.
• Must provide proof of required certifications with submission.
• Pre-approved time off is case-by-case.
• Must have completed all required background checks and verifications as per state and facility regulations.
• Must complete all required WorkRamp modules and facility-specific training prior to start.
• Must comply with all health document requirements including physical exam, immunizations, drug testing, and respirator clearance.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu seasonal vaccination, COVID vaccine or declination.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Respirator medical clearance for respirator use (annual).
• Fit mask testing as required.

References and Documentation

• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Skills checklists and competency exams as applicable.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience in a high acuity, high pace environment, including experience with high-risk patients.
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• One completed travel nursing assignment; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWHONN or NCC-EFM acceptable).