Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Seattle, WA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:00–07:30) | Onsite | Every other weekend and holidays as needed

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 newborn assessments, eye prophylaxis, and Vitamin K injections
• Circulate in the operating room during cesarean sections and other surgical deliveries across 4 ORs
• Administer and monitor high-acuity medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• Perform electronic fetal monitoring and document accurately using EPIC
• Float to Postpartum and Antepartum units as needed, with potential float to sister facilities supporting Mother/Baby care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license accepted
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Labor and Delivery experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment, with high-risk experience required
• Demonstrated ability to circulate in the OR setting
• Demonstrated ability to perform newborn care including newborn assessments, eye prophylaxis, and Vitamin K (thigh) injections
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records and electronic fetal monitoring
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required at time of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 5 or more years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience strongly preferred
• ACLS certification preferred
• AWHONN Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Experience supporting patients in substance recovery or community care settings

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-volume unit delivering 500–600 babies per month, offering significant clinical exposure and professional growth in a dynamic Labor and Delivery environment
• Staffing practices follow AWHONN guidelines, reflecting a commitment to quality patient care and nursing standards