Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Seattle, WA | Acute Care

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 midwifery clients, private OB patients, and community care populations
• Circulate in the OR — required for this role; unit operates with 4 ORs
• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery, including newborn assessments, eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K (thighs) injections, and continued newborn care until transfer to postpartum — required for this role
• Administer and monitor high-acuity medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• Utilize electronic fetal monitoring and document within EPIC; staffing follows AWHONN guidelines
• Float to Postpartum and Antepartum, with potential float to sister facilities providing Mother/Baby care

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
• High-risk L&D experience required; must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Proficiency with EPIC and electronic fetal monitoring required
• Must live within 50 miles of the facility to be considered a local candidate; local candidates are accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• AWHONN Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Experience with diverse patient populations including substance recovery support and community care settings
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Join a high-volume unit with an average of 500–600 deliveries per month, offering significant exposure to a wide range of Labor and Delivery cases
• Work within a structured, guideline-driven environment where clinical experience is valued and staffing follows AWHONN standards