Labor and Delivery RN
Issaquah, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah Campus

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

Location: Issaquah, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Labor and Delivery with patient diagnoses including labor/preterm labor.
• Unit includes 8 labor rooms and 4 triage rooms.
• Responsibilities include circulating, OB-GYN care, post-op, pre-op, scrub, low risk antepartum, and low risk labor and delivery.
• Special procedures: blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, use of cooling/warming blankets, drains, epidural pumps, PCA pumps, syringe pumps, wound vac, and administration of heparin, insulin, magnesium sulfate.
• Attend all deliveries including high-risk deliveries, GYN surgeries, couplet care, low risk antepartum, and transition nursery.
• Staffing ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:3.
• Floating required to postpartum and NICU based on skill set.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Intermediate (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record system.

Orientation

• Reduced Non-Billable Orientation (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours).

Staffing and Floating

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma (required if internationally educated).
• NURSYS verification for RN license.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months; instants acceptable.
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps.

Additional Requirements

• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required for RNs working with out-of-state compact licenses.
• Compliance with state-specific background and registry checks as applicable.

Summary

This is a night-shift travel contract position for an experienced Labor and Delivery RN with prior travel experience and strong OB nursing skills. The role requires multiple certifications, Epic EMR proficiency, and compliance with comprehensive health, background, and training requirements. Floating to related units may be required.

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