Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D RN) - Seattle, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (option for 26 weeks)
• Start Date: January 26
• Shift: Nights (3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: 1 week max

Experience & Certifications

• Years of Experience Required: 3 years preferred (minimum 2 years acceptable)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Unit & Patient Population

• High-risk Level 3 Perinatal center; approximately 70% of patients are complex high risk
• Level 4 NICU (regional center)
• Approximately 150 births per month
• Services include antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
• 2 Operating Rooms on unit for C-sections, BTLs, PP D&Cs
• Second L&D RN acts as "baby catcher" for well, non-compromised babies

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated hospital
• Teaching center
• Total staffed beds: 637
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking cost: $10.26 daily

Compliance & Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, State-specific WA WATCH search
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcripts acceptable)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency (80% minimum in dosage calculations)
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (may be required depending on unit)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test within 9-12 months (specific mask types required)
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation
  • 10-panel drug screen (required by agency, not facility)
• Facility Specific Training:

  • EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation
  • Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Training (required for L&D RNs)
• Documentation:

  • Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies)
  • Various agreements and checklists prior to start
  • WA License Complaint Clearance (for WA state license holders)
  • Flu documentation and exemption if applicable

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours: In low census, providers may be called off without charge or placed on-call for up to 4 hours in a 2-week cycle.
• Ambulatory or surgical services closed on weekends/holidays may not schedule travelers during those times.
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington.
• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake location only).

This position is ideal for experienced L&D nurses comfortable with high-risk obstetrics and newborn care, seeking a travel contract in a Magnet teaching hospital with strong support and comprehensive compliance requirements.