Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Kennewick, Washington
Trios Southridge Hospital
$2,088-2,906/weekAequor Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: RN - Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Location: Kennewick, Washington
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Facility & Unit Overview
- Located in southeastern Washington, serving the Tri-Cities area (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland)
- Teaching hospital with 111 beds
- Labor & Delivery Unit:
- 6 labor rooms, 11 mother/baby rooms, 3 triage beds
- Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines
- Volume: Approximately 110 deliveries per month
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Centricity and Paragon
Position Details
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Obstetrics (OB) - Labor & Delivery
- Shift: Nights
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: 48 per month
- Call Requirements: None
- Float Requirements: Yes, to Mother/Baby unit
- Number of Openings: 1
Required Qualifications
- Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience (higher value taken)
- Certifications:
- Fetal Monitoring
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Licenses: Current Registered Nurse License for Washington State
- Skills/Experience:
- Must have experience with OR circulation, mother/baby care, and triage (preferred but not required)
- Personality Fit: Flexibility and good communication skills
Additional Information
- Patient Population: Adults
- Dress Code: Scrubs in blue and blue/green colors
- No call requirements
- Must be located more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify as travel
Orientation
- New Employee Orientation (NEO) dates available throughout the year
Summary
This is a travel RN position in Labor & Delivery requiring at least 2 years of recent acute care experience, relevant certifications, and flexibility to float to mother/baby units. The role is night shift with no call and weekend hours averaging 48 per month. The facility is a teaching hospital with a high delivery volume and follows AWHONN patient ratio guidelines.
Facility
Trios Southridge Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Trios Southridge Hospital
Pros
PCU: Welcoming staff/autonomy, accommodating scheduling (core staff perspective), supportive team day to day
Cons
PCU: Shifting management; distant/disconnected HQ/upper management, medical benefits, communication from providers and specialty units (teaching hospital)

- Short Term Acute Care
About Kennewick, WA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Kennewick, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kennewick, WA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for money.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 41°F, and average lows are around 27°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Kennewick, WA, offering convenience for travel nurses.
- Kennewick is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Kennewick has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Kennewick offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing, while sports fans can attend local events and games.
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