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: Night 4x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 1 year high-risk experience in Labor and Delivery required
License: Compact license required
Certifications: Required: BLS, NRP; Preferred: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
Must-Have:
- High-risk experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Experience with electronic fetal monitoring
- Ability to float to postpartum and antepartum as needed
Description:
This position involves working in a high-risk, high-volume Labor and Delivery unit.
The daily census averages around 15 patients, with approximately 500-600 deliveries per month.
The unit has 4 operating rooms and provides care for midwifery clients as well as private OBs.
Nurses will function in the role of Baby Nurse during delivery, providing care for the newborn until transfer to postpartum.
Nurses are expected to circulate and provide newborn care, including assessments, administration of vitamin K injections, and eye care.
Floating to sister facilities may be required occasionally.
Certified staff will work in accordance with AWHONN guidelines.
Nurses are expected to manage a variety of patient diagnoses, including high-risk antepartum and postpartum cases.
Responsibilities include triaging obstetrical patients and assisting with high-risk deliveries, including cesarean sections.
Nurses will assist with breastfeeding support and provide education to families.
A commitment to flexible scheduling and working every other weekend and holidays is necessary.
Candidates must be comfortable with a variety of nursing skills and procedures in this specialty.
References are required to verify experience and qualifications from the last three years.