Labor and 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: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Float required to Postpartum/Antepartum and possibly to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care.
• Patient population includes midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services (substance recovery), and community care clinics.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is mandatory.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Responsibilities include functioning as a Baby Nurse during delivery and providing newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
• Must be able to circulate in the OR (4 ORs available).
• Newborn care duties include eye care, Vitamin K injections, thigh assessments, and newborn assessments.
• Medications commonly administered include Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate.
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), working every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks and adjusted to meet unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year required.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) or NCC-EFM certification.
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must have a background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
  • Background checks include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, education verification, and others as applicable.
  • No open/active background hits or multiple DUI charges allowed.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
  • Immunizations/vaccinations required or declinations accepted:

    • TDAP (within 10 years)
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) or positive titers
    • Varicella or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
    • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
    • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
  • Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• Drug Testing:

  • 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable).
• Other:

  • Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
  • Must complete WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation if working with an out-of-state compact license in Washington.
  • Float policy acknowledgment required.

Additional Information

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background is not required for this facility.
• Pre-approved time off is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and newborn care.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with strong high-risk L&D skills who are comfortable working night shifts in a busy hospital setting.