Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

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 high-acuity Labor and Delivery nursing care in a high-volume unit averaging 500–600 deliveries per month across 31 beds
• Circulate in the operating room during deliveries (4 ORs on unit)
• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery, providing newborn care including eye prophylaxis, Vitamin K injections, and newborn assessments
• Administer and monitor high-risk medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• Utilize electronic fetal monitoring and EPIC documentation systems
• Float to Postpartum and Antepartum units, and potentially to sister facilities supporting Mother/Baby care, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with at least 2 years in a high-acuity, high-volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to circulate in the OR during deliveries
• Competency in newborn care including eyes, Vitamin K (thighs), and newborn assessments
• Proficiency with electronic fetal monitoring and EPIC
• Current, valid RN license (compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission)
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 5 or more years of high-risk Labor and Delivery experience
• Experience with midwifery clients, private OB practices, and community care populations
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-volume Labor and Delivery unit where staffing follows AWHONN guidelines and clinical experience is highly valued
• Gain exposure to a diverse patient population including high-risk OB, midwifery, and community care clients in a well-resourced facility