Labor and Delivery Nurse
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn units.
• Float to other units as needed.
• Patient diagnoses include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn care.
• Perform special procedures such as:

  • Vaginal and Cesarean deliveries
  • Circulating in the Operating Room
  • Starting adult IVs
  • Administering blood and blood products
  • Managing drains, epidural pumps, and PCA pumps
  • Administering insulin and magnesium sulfate
• Use specialized equipment for high-risk antepartum, high-risk labor and delivery, LDRP, low-risk antepartum/labor and delivery, OB-GYN, and pre/post-operative care.
• Provide couplet care (mother and newborn).
• Staff-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:3.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year.
• Experience in Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP), Postpartum, and Maternal-Newborn care.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work and free of infectious disease.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, with declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with declination accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations allowed with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask test required for travel nurses, updated annually.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment.
• Skills checklist for applicable units, updated annually.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned learning management system.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of fetal heart rate monitoring assessment exam required for Labor and Delivery nurses.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Competency exams and medication aide exams required for specific roles if applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment: May be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required prior to start.
• State-specific background and registry checks as required by Washington state law.
• Multi-state licensed nurses working with out-of-state compact licenses must complete demographic attestations prior to start.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment length.
• Day shift only, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each.
• Compact nursing licenses are accepted and honored.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel assignment in Washington with a focus on comprehensive OB care and flexibility to float as needed.