Mother-Baby/Postpartum RN
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum

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

Unit Description

• Large volume, high census facility with a diverse patient population.
• Focus on high-risk obstetric patients.
• Care involves postpartum treatment following delivery.
• Standard patient load: 4 couplets.
• Float requirement includes postpartum and labor & delivery units at nearby campuses.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in specialty.
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted.
• Experience in high-risk obstetric care.
• Proficiency with magnesium sulfate administration and EPIC electronic health record system (EPIC experience is a hard stop).
• Experience with Pitocin, Foley catheter care, postpartum hemorrhage management, and substance withdrawal.
• JADA experience preferred.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EPIC experience mandatory
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., ACLS, PALS, EFM).

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in Washington.
• Compact license holders are accepted if active.
• NURSYS verification required.

Scheduling

• 6 weekend days required per contract.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification for nursing degree.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred; declinations accepted.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months.
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• EPIC training modules must be completed; transcripts required.
• WA State Patrol background search required within 90 days of start.
• Multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington must complete demographic attestation.
• Photo for badge not required for this specific facility.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of postpartum nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent postpartum experience.
• Experience working with high-risk patients.
• One completed travel nursing assignment.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position focuses on mother-baby couplet care and postpartum nursing in a high-risk obstetric setting. Candidates must have at least 2 years of specialty experience, prior travel experience, and required certifications including BLS and NRP. The role requires weekend availability and float flexibility. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and training modules is mandatory. EPIC system proficiency is essential.