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

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

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

Job Summary

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a high-acuity, fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit. The role requires working in a high-risk, high-volume L&D environment with responsibilities including circulating during deliveries and newborn care until transfer to postpartum. The position involves floating to postpartum and antepartum units and possibly to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a high acuity and high pace environment.
• Highly preferred: 5 years of high-risk experience in Labor and Delivery.
• Candidates with less than 3 years of experience will not be considered.
• No first-time travelers accepted.
• Must have current supervisory references.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care (including eyes, thighs, assessments, and Vitamin K injections).
• Circulate during deliveries (HARD STOP requirement).
• Administer medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Magnesium Sulfate.
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Float between Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum units.

Patient Population

• Midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services supporting substance recovery, and community care clinics.

Unit Details

• High Risk/High Volume Labor & Delivery with 4 Operating Rooms.
• Average daily census: 15 patients.
• Approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
• 31 rooms and 31 beds.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks to meet unit needs.

Required Certifications

• Required: BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Preferred: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or equivalent required.

License Requirements

• Must have a current, active nursing license valid in Washington State.
• Compact license holders are accepted if active.
• NURSYS verification required.

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required.
• Unit does not accept first-time travelers.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass clinical review with proof of current NURSYS verification.
• Must provide proof of required certifications with submission.
• Must have a minimum of 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Background check and drug screening required per policy.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Immunizations and health documents required including TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Flu vaccine or declination, COVID vaccine or declination.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates.
• Must comply with float policy acknowledging possible assignment to other related units/facilities.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high acuity Labor & Delivery unit.
• Use of EPIC electronic medical records system with hard stops for critical functions.
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines.

Schedule

• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
• Schedule posted every 6 weeks.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses with strong high-risk L&D skills, prior travel experience, and required certifications. The role demands clinical expertise in newborn care and circulating during deliveries, with flexibility to float to related units. Candidates must meet strict experience and credentialing requirements to be considered.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington State
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or equivalent
• Verification through NURSYS
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with high-risk patients
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-acuity and high-pace nursing environment
• Experience using Epic electronic medical records system