Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Work in a high-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Float required between Postpartum and Antepartum units; may also float to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care.
• Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services (substance recovery), and community care clinics.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is mandatory.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Functions include acting as Baby Nurse during delivery and providing newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
• Must be able to circulate in the OR and provide newborn care including eye care, Vitamin K injections, and newborn assessments.
• Medications commonly administered include Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks and adjusted to meet unit needs; work every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington State.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• At least 3 years of experience in high-risk Labor and Delivery.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high acuity, high pace environment.
• Current certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring).
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide sex offender, education verification, and other standard checks.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection control policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).

Additional Requirements

• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy (may be required to float to other nearby facilities).
• Pre-approved time off handled on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high acuity environment.
• Average daily census approximately 15 patients; 31 rooms and beds on unit.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses with strong high-risk and newborn care skills. Candidates must meet strict clinical, licensure, and certification requirements and be prepared to work night shifts in a busy, high-acuity L&D unit with floating responsibilities. Prior travel experience is not required.