Postpartum Registered Nurse - Mother-Baby/Couplet Care
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Patient Ratio: 1:3

Job Description

• Provide care in a Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Postpartum unit.
• Skilled in newborn care including assessments, vital signs, glucose screening, baths, complex feeds, phototherapy, and medication administration.
• Competent in managing magnesium infusions, insulin infusions, PCA/PCEA infusions, and heparin infusions.
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals.
• Weekend work is required unless otherwise posted.
• First-time travel nurses are not accepted.
• Locals are accepted.
• No call responsibilities.
• Block scheduling accommodations are generally not available.
• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; possible on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington State.
• Minimum 2 years of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
  • IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Up-to-date vaccinations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination with waiver)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical exemption/declination with education module completion.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination documentation required.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency, not facility).

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• WA WATCH background check required.
• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies) due before start.
• Facility-specific agreements and checklists must be signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington.
• Performance evaluation may be requested at assignment end.
• Parking cost approximately $10.26 daily.
• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Magnet and teaching hospital environment.
• Scrub color is flexible; scrubs provided for OR personnel if applicable.

Summary

This is a travel RN position for experienced postpartum nurses with strong newborn care skills and required certifications. The role involves day shifts with weekend work, floating within the hospital, and adherence to strict health, background, and compliance requirements. First-time travelers are not accepted. The facility is a large, Magnet-recognized teaching hospital with advanced electronic charting systems.