Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Seattle, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-risk, high-volume Labor and Delivery unit serving a diverse patient population including midwifery clients, private OB patients, and community care patients. Why Join Us Work in a high-volume, dynamic L&D unit with 31 beds, 4 ORs, and approximately 500–600 deliveries per month, offering significant clinical exposure and professional growth.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Seattle, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-risk, high-volume Labor and Delivery unit serving a diverse patient population including midwifery clients, private OB patients, and community care patients
• Circulate in the OR — required for all candidates
• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery, including newborn care (eyes, Vitamin K injections, thighs) and newborn assessments — required for all candidates
• Administer and monitor high-acuity medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• Utilize electronic fetal monitoring and EPIC electronic health record system
• Float to Postpartum and Antepartum units, and potentially to sister facilities that support Mother/Baby care, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Labor and Delivery experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment — no exceptions
• High-risk L&D experience required
• Demonstrated ability to circulate in the OR and perform full newborn care including eyes, Vitamin K, and newborn assessments
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP — proof of current certifications must be submitted
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler; local candidates are accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 5 or more years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience strongly preferred
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
• Familiarity with AWHONN staffing guidelines and standards of practice
• Experience supporting patients in substance recovery or community care settings

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-volume, dynamic L&D unit with 31 beds, 4 ORs, and approximately 500–600 deliveries per month, offering significant clinical exposure and professional growth
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this assignment