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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Postpartum

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

Job Description

• Work in a high-volume, high-census unit specializing in high-risk obstetric patients with a diverse patient population.
• Provide postpartum treatment following delivery.
• Float assignments required to other campuses including Postpartum and Labor and Delivery (2nd hour of recovery).
• Standard patient assignment includes 4 couplets.
• Manage conditions such as postpartum hemorrhage and substance withdrawal.
• Experience with magnesium therapy, Pitocin administration, Foley catheter care, and EPIC electronic health record system is mandatory.
• JADA experience preferred.
• Weekends: 6 weekend days per contract.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum 2 years of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• At least 2 years of total travel nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with high-risk obstetric patients.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Proficient with EPIC electronic health record system.

Work Schedule

• Includes weekend shifts (6 weekend days per contract).

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu vaccine during flu season, COVID vaccine or declination.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Respirator clearance required for travel candidates.
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules and facility-specific training prior to start.
• Float policy acknowledgment required.

Notes

• Candidates must have completed at least one prior travel contract.
• This position does not accept first-time travelers.
• Floating to other campuses within reasonable distance may be required.
• Facility-specific badge photo required (passport style with neutral background).
• Compliance with all state-specific background and registry checks is mandatory.

This role is ideal for experienced obstetric RNs with a strong background in postpartum and mother-baby care who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-risk environment and have prior travel nursing experience.