Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Kennewick, Washington
Trios Southridge Hospital
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Job info
Job Opportunity: RN - Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Location: Kennewick, Washington
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Facility & Unit Overview
- Located in southeastern Washington, serving the Tri-Cities area (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland)
- Teaching hospital with 111 beds
- Unit: Birth Center
- Number of Beds: 6 labor rooms, 11 mother/baby rooms, 3 triage beds
- Patient Population: Adults
- Patient Ratios: Per AWHONN guidelines
- EHR Systems: Centricity and Paragon
- Volume: Approximately 110 deliveries per month
Position Details
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Obstetrics (OB) / Labor & Delivery
- Shift: Nights
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: 48 per month
- Call Requirements: None
- Float Requirements: Yes, to Mother/Baby unit
- Number of Openings: 1
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN) License in Washington State
- Fetal Monitoring
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Washington
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
- Experience in OR circulation
- Certification and skills in Fetal Monitoring
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Knowledge of and adherence to AWHONN standards
- Washington Suicide Prevention training or certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Patient care guided by AWHONN standards
- Personality fit: Flexibility and good communication skills are important
- Dress Code: Scrubs in blue and blue/green colors
Summary
This is a travel RN position in Labor & Delivery at a teaching hospital in Kennewick, WA. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of recent acute L&D experience, relevant certifications including fetal monitoring, ACLS, BLS, and NRP, and the ability to float to the Mother/Baby unit. The position offers night shifts with guaranteed hours and no call requirements.
Facility
Trios Southridge Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Trios Southridge Hospital
Pros
PCU: Welcoming staff/autonomy, accommodating scheduling (core staff perspective), supportive team day to day
Cons
PCU: Shifting management; distant/disconnected HQ/upper management, medical benefits, communication from providers and specialty units (teaching hospital)

- Short Term Acute Care
About Kennewick, WA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Kennewick, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kennewick, WA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for money.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 41°F, and average lows are around 27°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Kennewick, WA, offering convenience for travel nurses.
- Kennewick is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Kennewick has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Kennewick offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing, while sports fans can attend local events and games.
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