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

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a high acuity and high pace environment (3-5 years required, with preference for 5 years of high-risk experience).
• Must have high-risk experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
• No first-time travelers accepted.
• Must have current supervisory references and proof of required certifications.
• Prior travel experience is required (unit does not accept first-time travelers).

Job Details

• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed; pre-approved time off is case-by-case.
• Float required between Postpartum and Antepartum units; may float to sister facilities that handle Mother/Baby care.
• Patient diagnoses include midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services (substance recovery), and community care clinics.
• Average daily census: 15 patients; 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Unit size: 31 rooms/beds.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks to meet unit needs.

Unit & Clinical Requirements

• High Risk/High Volume L&D with 4 Operating Rooms (ORs).
• Must function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum (hard stop requirement).
• Must be able to circulate in OR (hard stop requirement).
• Newborn care includes eyes, thighs, assessments, and Vitamin K injections (hard stop requirement).
• Experience with Heparin, Insulin, Magnesium Sulfate administration.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).

Certifications Required

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Advanced and Intermediate certifications
• Must have current NURSYS verification.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must pass clinical review with proof of current NURSYS.
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024; updated annually.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence-specific WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession
  • Specialty-specific modules for L&D and high-risk nursing roles
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Must complete EPIC training modules within orientation week.
• Must acknowledge and comply with Providence float policy (may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance).

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in a high-acuity, high-risk Labor & Delivery unit in Seattle, WA. Candidates must have 3-5 years of relevant experience with a strong preference for 5 years, prior travel experience, and required certifications including BLS and NRP. The role requires flexibility to float between postpartum and antepartum units and to other mother/baby facilities. Compliance with Providence’s extensive documentation, background checks, immunizations, and training modules is mandatory.