Labor and Delivery RN
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn units.
• Float to other units as needed.
• Patient diagnoses include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn care.

Required Skills and Procedures

• Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Delivery
• Circulate in Operating Room (OR)
• Start adult IVs
• Blood and Blood Products Administration
• Management of drains, epidural pumps, and PCA pumps
• Administration of insulin and magnesium sulfate
• Care for high-risk antepartum, high-risk labor and delivery, LDRP, low-risk antepartum/LD, OB-GYN, post-op/pre-op patients
• Couplet care

Staffing Ratio

• 1:1 to 1:3 patient-to-nurse ratio

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn care
• Floating experience required as needed
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• AWHONN Intermediate (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred

Licensure

• Active compact nursing license honored at all Swedish facilities in Washington

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam required for L&D RNs
• Competency exams as applicable by specialty

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Labor and Delivery
  • Regional core and specialty modules as applicable
• Badge photo (passport style with neutral background) required

Notes

• Previous permanent employees of any Providence affiliated facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before qualifying for this travel position.
• All certifications must be current and issued by approved agencies.
• Background checks and education verifications are strictly enforced.
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific requirements for Washington.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare system with a focus on Labor and Delivery nursing, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with Providence Health and Services policies.