TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Seattle, Washington, 98122!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Day 4x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year required
License: Compact license must be in hand at submission
Certifications: BLS, NRP required; Preferred: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
Must-Have:
High-risk experience required
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
Float required to postpartum and antepartum
Description:
Locals are eligible for the same rate.
Perm candidates of any other facility are eligible for a travel contract if they have been separated for at least 3 months.
All facilities honor an active compact license.
Must have high-risk experience.
First timers are accepted.
Pre-approved time off will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Work every other weekend and holidays as needed.
Candidate must float to postpartum/antepartum.
May float to sister facilities that do Mother/Baby care.
Patient diagnoses include midwifery clients, private OBs, adult recovery services supporting substance recovery, and community care clinics.
Experience with electronic fetal monitoring is required.
Staffing follows established guidelines.
The unit handles high-risk and high-volume labor and delivery, including all types of deliveries.
There are 4 operating rooms available.
Functions in the role of Baby Nurse during delivery and continues care of the newborn until transfer to postpartum.
Responsibilities include newborn care and assessments, such as administering injections and assessing newborns.
The average daily census is 15 with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
Unit comprises 31 rooms and 31 beds.
Schedule is posted every 6 weeks based on unit needs.
Preferred skills include amnioinfusion, antepartum care, anticoagulation therapy, and support for breastfeeding.
Nurse stability is valued within a supportive interdisciplinary team.
Must be able to provide care, including triage of obstetrical patients.
Must possess general knowledge of maternal and neonatal care during various stages of labor and postpartum.
Employees may float to other units as needed based on organizational requirements.
Specific equipment responsibilities are required for the effective delivery of care.
A commitment to work 3 of the 5 major holidays is expected.
Refusal to float may result in consequences to the assignment.
No contact with facility staff directly unless previously communicated for interviews.
All compliance requirements must be met prior to the start date.