Labor and Delivery 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 (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 responsibilities include Postpartum and Antepartum care, with possible 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 is required.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Unit includes 4 operating rooms (ORs).
• 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 is posted every 6 weeks and designed to meet unit needs, including working every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Pre-approved time off is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a high-acuity, high-pace environment.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Newborn care skills including eye care and Vitamin K injections.

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 or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Fit mask test required for travel nurses (updated annually).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel nurses.
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable).

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.
• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units.
• WA State Patrol Search required within 90 days of start for Washington placements.

Additional Information

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Schedule includes working every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Average daily census: 15 patients; 31 beds/rooms on unit.
• Photo for badge not required for this facility.
• EPIC training and competency required; transcripts must be submitted and maintained.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS.

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.