Labor and Delivery Nurse
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.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring required.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Unit includes 4 operating rooms and 31 beds/rooms.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks and adjusted to meet unit needs; work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Functions as Baby Nurse during delivery and provides newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
• Must be able to circulate in the OR and provide newborn care including eye care, Vitamin K injections, and newborn assessments.
• Administer medications such as Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.

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.
• Ability to provide newborn care (NB care).
• Ability to handle magnesium sulfate administration.
• Postpartum experience.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Orientation & Scheduling

• No non-billable orientation hours required (0 hours NBO).
• Pre-approved time off considered on a case-by-case basis.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required; international education requires diploma/transcript and possibly CES report.
• 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.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS.
• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Photo ID badge requirements apply but no badge photo required specifically for this facility.

Notes

• Candidates without required experience or certifications will not be considered.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• Local candidates at the same rate; former employees of other facilities may be eligible after a 3-month separation.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a fast-paced, high acuity environment with opportunities to work across multiple related units.