Labor and Delivery RN
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 (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 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 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 with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Unit includes 4 operating rooms (ORs).
• Functions include circulating during delivery and providing newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
• Newborn care responsibilities include eye care, vitamin K injections, thigh assessments, and newborn assessments.
• Medication administration includes Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.
• Work schedule posted every 6 weeks; pre-approved time off considered case-by-case. Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with high-risk patients in Labor and Delivery.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM).
• Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical records system.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required).
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and other checks as applicable.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested.
• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• WA State Patrol and WATCH background searches required for Washington placements.

Additional Information

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Average daily census: 15 patients; 31 rooms/beds.
• Schedule includes working every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Candidates must have proof of all required certifications and licenses at time of submission.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with strong high-risk and newborn care skills seeking a travel contract in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.