Labor and Delivery Nurse
Omak, Washington
Mid-Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Omak, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Weekdays, some weekends

Facility & Unit Overview

• Critical access hospital with 25 beds
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Daily census around 10 patients
• Staffing ratio typically 1:4, occasionally 1:5 during busy admits/discharges
• Labor and Delivery unit handles about 300 deliveries per year
• Two nurses per shift
• OB nurses also care for postpartum patients when no labor patients are present

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications (as applicable)

• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - preferred but not required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required

Licensing

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Washington State
• NURSYS verification required

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Cerner system

Additional Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification upon request
• State-specific background search (Washington State Patrol)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for past positives)
• Immunizations/vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation or declination (for flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption

Documentation & Compliance

• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Performance evaluations if previously worked over 1 year with the agency
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Photo for badge (clear headshot in scrubs, no hats or sunglasses)

Additional Notes

• Scrubs are not provided; any color is acceptable
• Housing recommendations available
• Recreational activities nearby include hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, and local events

This position is ideal for a Labor and Delivery nurse with at least one year of experience looking for a travel contract in a small critical access hospital setting.