Labor & Delivery RN
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high-risk, high-acuity, and fast-paced Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit with an average daily census of 15 patients and 500-600 deliveries per month.
• Float between postpartum and antepartum units, including sister facilities that provide Mother/Baby care.
• Function as a Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum (including eyes, thighs, assessments, and Vitamin K injections).
• Circulate in the operating rooms (4 ORs) during deliveries.
• Patient diagnoses include midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services supporting substance recovery, and community care clinics.
• Use EPIC electronic medical records and electronic fetal monitoring.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), posted every 6 weeks. Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Pre-approved time off is considered on a case-by-case basis.

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, including experience within the last year.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a high-acuity, high-pace environment 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
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or NCC-EFM certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• WA State Patrol Search and other state-specific background checks as required by law.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.

Additional Information

• Reduced orientation: 0 hours Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) compared to standard 40 hours.
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Candidates must pass a clinical review and provide proof of all required certifications and licensure at submission.
• First-time travel nurses accepted.
• Photo for badge not required for this facility.

Summary

This is a night-shift travel contract position for an experienced Labor and Delivery RN in Seattle, WA. The role demands strong high-risk L&D skills, newborn care expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and background requirements and be prepared to float within related units.

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