| Location | Seattle, WA |
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Minimum Experience: 1 year
High-Risk L&D Experience: Required
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality maternal and newborn care in a high-volume, high-acuity labor and delivery unit. Candidates must have high-risk obstetric experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, assisting with deliveries, circulating in the OR, and providing immediate newborn care.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and recovery.
Monitor maternal and fetal conditions, including electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
Care for high-risk obstetric patients and respond promptly to changes in maternal or fetal status.
Function as the Baby Nurse during deliveries and provide newborn care until transfer to postpartum.
Perform newborn assessments and administer routine newborn medications, including vitamin K injections and eye prophylaxis.
Circulate in the operating room during obstetric procedures and deliveries.
Administer medications, including heparin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate, according to orders and facility protocols.
Float to postpartum and antepartum units and potentially to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby services.
Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow AWHONN guidelines and facility protocols.
Support patients and families with education, emotional support, and recovery care.
Patient Population: High-risk and routine obstetric patients.
Unit Type: High-risk, high-volume Labor & Delivery.
Operating Rooms: 4
Rooms/Beds: 31
Average Daily Census: Approximately 15 patients per day.
Monthly Deliveries: Approximately 500–600.
Documentation System: Epic — required.
Floating: Postpartum, Antepartum, and potentially sister Mother/Baby facilities.
Scheduling: Posted every 6 weeks based on unit needs.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to the facility's state.
Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience.
High-risk obstetric experience.
Current BLS certification.
Current NRP certification.
AWHONN Intermediate
Epic experience and electronic fetal monitoring competency.
Ability to function as the Baby Nurse during deliveries.
Ability to circulate in the operating room.
Willingness to float to postpartum/antepartum units and sister facilities as required.
Med Ninjas Job ID #20955. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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