Labor and Delivery RN
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: Approximately 26 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Patient Population: Childbearing women and newborns including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
• Unit Characteristics:

  • Level 3 Perinatal center with approximately 70% high-risk complex patients
  • Level 4 NICU regional center on site
  • Approximately 150 births per month
  • Two operating rooms on unit for C-sections, BTLs, and postpartum procedures
  • 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Floating: Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Call Requirement: None
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Not available
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with 637 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking cost: Approximately $10.26 daily

Scheduling & Hours

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift (total 36 hours/week)
• Guaranteed hours subject to census; may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle
• No scheduling on weekends or holidays for ambulatory or surgical areas when closed

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake location)
• Photo for badge required prior to start (DMV-style photo, no selfies)
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington (if applicable)
• WA multi-state licensed nurses must complete demographic attestation prior to assignment
• Radiation badges no longer provided by agency for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Labor and Delivery RN with a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience, working night shifts in a high-acuity, Level 3 Perinatal center with a Level 4 NICU. The role requires specific certifications, background checks, immunizations, and competency exams. The facility is a Magnet teaching hospital using EPIC for charting, with a strong focus on high-risk maternal and newborn care. Weekend work is required, and floating within the hospital is expected. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.