Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Facility Type: Magnet, Teaching Center, Level 4 Trauma
Facility Size: 281 staffed beds
Charting System: EPIC
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Shift: Nights (3x12 or 4x12 shifts acceptable)
• Start Date: December 15 (must start in December)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of labor and delivery experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted only if 3+ years L&D experience
• Weekend Requirement: Yes (unless schedule states otherwise)
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated unless specified
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 1 week; must work holidays

Unit Information

• Responsible for adult women of childbearing age
• Unit includes:

  • 7 labor beds
  • 3 triage beds
  • 2 PACU beds
  • 16 mother-baby beds
• Scrub Color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate preferred
• ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM certifications may be relevant (refer to unit job description)

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Sex Offender Search (NSOPW) required
• Washington State WATCH search required
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required for RNs
• Physical exam required (signed within 1 year)
• Drug screening (10 panel) required within a year of start
• Various competency exams required (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG, conscious sedation if applicable)

Health Requirements

• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific mask types preferred)
• TDAP vaccine within last 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination required
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking

Additional Notes

• EPIC experience is important; please disclose if candidate lacks it
• In low census situations, providers may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift per 2-week cycle
• For ambulatory or surgical areas closed on weekends/holidays, travelers may not be scheduled or guaranteed minimum hours
• Candidates must complete EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation prior to start
• Photo for badge required (DMV style, no selfies)
• Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Training required for L&D RNs (includes quiz and registration)
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on labor and delivery nursing. Candidates must meet strict certification, health, and compliance requirements to ensure readiness for this specialized role.