Job info

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Mount Vernon, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Call: No
Floating: As needed within scope
Locals Allowed: Yes
First Time Travelers Accepted: Yes
EMR System: EPIC
Block Scheduling: Willing to discuss during interview

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery (LD) experience
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
- NIH Stroke Certification
Licensure: Primary source verification of state license required

Background and Compliance

Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
Education verification required; US equivalency documentation if education completed outside the US
Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
References: 2 professional references completed within 1 year of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

Tdap vaccine or signed declination
Negative TB test or chest X-ray (various acceptable options)
Immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (3 doses or declination form)
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)

Facility Specific Requirements

Photo for badge
Confidentiality statement, crime disclosure statement, and potential conflict of interest disclosure form must be reviewed and completed

Competency Exams

Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
General competency exam required

This position is ideal for RNs with labor and delivery experience looking for a travel contract in Washington with a night shift schedule and every other weekend commitment.

Facility

Skagit Valley Hospital

4.4rating(21 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Skagit Valley Hospital

4.0rating

Anonymous

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Review of Skagit Valley Hospital on Nov 25, 2025

View all reviews

DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.

Short Term Acute Care
134 beds

ADDRESS1415 East Kincaid StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273

View more details

About Mount Vernon, WA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Mount Vernon, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Mount Vernon's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 75°F, and winter average lows are around 35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Mount Vernon, but availability may vary.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

Mount Vernon is car-friendly, with public transportation options available but limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the agricultural surroundings.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Mount Vernon offers a variety of restaurants, especially focusing on local seafood.
There are also art galleries, music events, and outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching.

Was this helpful?

Yes

No

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue