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

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a high-risk, high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and newborn care. Candidates must be able to float to postpartum/antepartum and sister facilities that provide Mother/Baby care.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a high acuity and high pace environment (higher end preferred).
• Strong preference for nurses with 5 years of high-risk experience; candidates with at least 3 years of high-risk experience will be considered.
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Must have current supervisory references and proof of required certifications.
• Must pass clinical review and provide proof of current NURSYS verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide continued care of the newborn until transfer to postpartum (mandatory skill).
• Circulate in the operating room (mandatory skill).
• Provide newborn care including eye care, Vitamin K injections, thigh assessments (mandatory skills).
• Administer medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Magnesium Sulfate.
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Float to postpartum/antepartum and sister facilities as required.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• High Risk/High Volume Labor & Delivery with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Average daily census: 15 patients.
• Unit has 31 rooms and 31 beds.
• Patient diagnoses include midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services supporting substance recovery, and community care clinics.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring.

Required Certifications

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

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • AWHONN Advanced and Intermediate certifications

Schedule

• Posted every 6 weeks and adjusted to meet unit needs.
• Pre-approved time off considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Requirements

• Must have active compact license valid in Washington.
• Must provide at least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format.
• Must complete required background checks, education verifications, and health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations (TDAP, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, COVID) or documented declinations
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Respirator clearance for respirator use (annual)
  • Fit mask testing (annual)
• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules including regulatory, specialty-specific, and facility-specific modules prior to start.
• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with a strong background in high-risk obstetrics and newborn care. Candidates must have prior travel experience, meet strict certification and reference requirements, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with floating responsibilities.