Labor & 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
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.
• Preference for nurses with 5 years of high-risk experience, but candidates with at least 3 years and high-risk exposure will be considered.
• No first-time travelers accepted.
• Must have current supervisory references.
• Prior travel experience is required (unit does not accept first-time travelers).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care in a high-risk Labor & Delivery unit with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Function as the Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum (including eyes, thighs, assessments, and Vitamin K injections).
• Circulate in the OR as needed (circulating role required, but not mandatory for this specific req).
• 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, including sister facilities.

Patient Population

• Midwifery clients, private OB patients, adult recovery services supporting substance recovery, and community care clinics.

Certifications Required

• Required:

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

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Advanced and Intermediate certifications
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWHONN or NCC accepted)

Licensure

• Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State.
• Compact license holders are honored if active.

Schedule

• Posted every 6 weeks to meet unit needs.
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass clinical review with proof of current NURSYS verification.
• Must provide proof of required certifications with submission.
• Must have a minimum of 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Must be able to pass background checks and meet all health and safety requirements including immunizations, drug screening, and physical exam.
• Must complete required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules prior to start.

Float Policy

• Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities within a reasonable distance.

Patient Care Environment

• High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery with 31 beds and 4 operating rooms.
• Average daily census approximately 15 patients.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.

Important Notes

• Candidates without the required newborn care skills (including circulating and newborn assessments) will not be considered.
• EPIC electronic medical record system is used with hard stops for certain documentation.
• Pre-approved time off is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a high-acuity and high-pace environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of high-risk nursing experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.