Postpartum RN - Lactation Consultant
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Lactation Consultant (Postpartum RN)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide postpartum nursing care with a focus on lactation support and newborn care.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients.
• Must be skilled in newborn assessments, vital signs, glucose screening, baths, complex feeding, phototherapy, and medication administration.
• Experience with magnesium, insulin, PCA/PCEA, and heparin infusions required.
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals.
• Weekend work is required unless otherwise posted.
• Block scheduling accommodations generally not available.
• Locals accepted; first-time travel nurses are not accepted.
• Call is not required.
• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; possible on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of postpartum nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Lactation RN experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam signed by a physician within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test (N95 or PAPR) required.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • TB (negative PPD or chest x-ray)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (vaccines or titer; history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or documented vaccine series with positive serology; declination allowed with waiver)
  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical exemption/declination with education module completion during flu season
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation for tracking

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies) due Monday prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific agreements and checklists prior to start.
• Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Training required for Labor & Delivery RNs.
• Performance evaluation may be requested at assignment end.
• Radiation badges are not provided for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital.
• Total staffed beds: 637.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Parking cost: Approximately $10.26 daily.
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel).

Notes

• Candidates must be skilled in complex postpartum and newborn care.
• Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Floating within the hospital is expected.
• Weekend work is mandatory.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• Compliance with all background checks, health screenings, and certifications is mandatory before start.

This position is ideal for experienced postpartum RNs with lactation certification seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.