Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Seattle, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing 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. Function in the role of Baby Nurse during delivery and continue newborn care until transfer to postpartum, including eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K injections, and newborn assessments.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Seattle, WA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing 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
• Function in the role of Baby Nurse during delivery and continue newborn care until transfer to postpartum, including eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K injections, and newborn assessments
• Circulate in the operating room as required across 4 ORs
• Administer and monitor high-acuity medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• Perform electronic fetal monitoring and document care using EPIC
• Float to Postpartum and Antepartum units, and potentially to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license (compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Labor and Delivery experience in a high-acuity, high-paced environment, with high-risk experience required
• Demonstrated ability to circulate in the OR
• Demonstrated ability to provide full newborn care including eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K injections (thighs), and newborn assessments
• Proficiency with EPIC and electronic fetal monitoring
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 5 or more years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
• Experience in high-volume delivery settings (unit averages 500–600 deliveries per month)

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-volume Labor and Delivery environment staffed in accordance with AWHONN guidelines, supporting a broad and diverse patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical experience in a well-structured, high-acuity setting