Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Sunnyside, Washington
Sunnyside Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Sunnyside, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3x12 hours, 7 PM – 7 AM) or Day (3x12 hours, 7 AM – 7 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse position
• Requires 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing
• Must hold current Washington RN license (or compact license with additional WA state requirements)
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP, AWHONN
• ACLS and PALS certifications commonly required due to facility size and unit needs
• STABLE certification preferred at start, required by 6 months

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check including SSN trace, alias/name changes, statewide and national checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Employment application and 3 recent employment references required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam with physician’s statement within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 mask performed onsite; required annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test (QGold or T-SPOT) within 30 days of start; chest X-ray if positive test history
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no instant tests accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by November 1; mask required if declined

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot on plain white background)
• Completion of Code of Conduct Acknowledgement and Confidentiality Agreements prior to start
• Completion of new employee orientation and onboarding paperwork within specified timeframes
• Fit test onsite after orientation
• Professional Assault Crisis Training (ProAct) required within 6 months if working in Behavioral Health (not specified for this role)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must notify management and orientation staff if they have latex allergies
• No PAPR testing available; failure to pass fit test restricts care for TB isolation patients
• Candidates must complete state-approved suicide prevention training and demographic attestation if using a compact license with Washington as a secondary state

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in Labor and Delivery with comprehensive compliance and certification requirements to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.