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

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high-risk, high-acuity, and fast-paced Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit with an average daily census of 15 patients and 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Float between postpartum and antepartum units; may also float to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care.
• Function as a Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum (including eyes, thighs, assessments, and Vitamin K injections).
• Circulate in the operating rooms (4 ORs) during deliveries.
• Patient diagnoses include midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services supporting substance recovery, and community care clinics.
• Use EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), working every other weekend and holidays as needed. Schedule posted every 6 weeks.
• Pre-approved time off considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year required.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Certification or competency in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM).
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience using Epic electronic medical records system.

Orientation

• Reduced Non-Billable Orientation (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours).

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.
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination accepted:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing required for travel starts (updated annually).
• State-specific background checks and searches as required by Washington law.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Must complete skills checklist annually for applicable units.
• Must comply with float policy acknowledging possible assignment to other nearby facilities.

Work Environment

• High volume, high acuity L&D unit with 31 beds and 31 rooms.
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system.
• Exposure to high-risk obstetrics and newborn care.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed

Notes

• Candidates without required certifications or experience in newborn care and circulating in OR will not be considered.
• Candidates must provide proof of all required certifications and licensure at submission.
• Clinical review and NURSYS verification are mandatory; no exceptions.
• Local candidates at other facilities may be eligible if separated for at least 3 months.

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