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Registered Nurse (Post-Partum) - Travel Contract

Location: Silverdale, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Post-Partum RN for a travel contract in a hospital setting. The unit focuses on postpartum mother/baby care including late preterm infants, bili light babies, preeclampsia patients, and management of quality bundles for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), hypertension, hypoglycemic infants, thermoregulation, duramorph, and pain documentation.

Work Schedule

Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per week: 36 (3 shifts of 12 hours)
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday rotation as needed

Unit Details

Unit type: Post-Partum
Number of beds: 28
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4 couplets
Charge nurse present; not acting as charge nurse
Nurse aides available (one per shift)
Floating: Not required
Floor-specific orientation including Epic EMR training (8-hour class, office day, 2-3 shifts on floor)
EMR system: Epic
Scrub color: Hospital provided blue
Telemetry: Not required
Nurse's read strips: Not required for Post-Partum nurses

Patient Care & Procedures

Common diagnoses: Postpartum mother/baby, late preterm infants, bili light therapy, preeclampsia
Drips administered: Magnesium, insulin
Ventilator care: Not required
In-house support: OB hospitalist 24/7, IV team 24/7, Respiratory Therapy 24/7, Pharmacy 24/7

Required Certifications & Licenses

Active Washington State RN license (pending license submissions accepted; temporary license takes ~4 weeks)
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 full years of Post-Partum nursing experience

Additional Information

Washington state tax auto-deducted but can be re-added
Focus on adherence to quality care bundles for postpartum complications and infant care

This opportunity is ideal for a Post-Partum RN with solid clinical experience seeking a travel contract in a supportive hospital environment with comprehensive resources and a focus on quality maternal and neonatal care.

Facility

St Michael Medical Center

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About Silverdale, WA

As a Travel Post Partum Nurse in Silverdale, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Silverdale, WA is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 75°F, and the average low in winter is around 35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Silverdale, WA and can be found with relative ease.

Transportation

Silverdale is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Silverdale, WA is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery.
There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Silverdale offers a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
There are also opportunities to enjoy local art and music, as well as participate in community sports leagues.

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