Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor & 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 & Delivery unit serving a diverse patient population including midwifery clients, private OB patients, and community care patients
• Circulate in the OR (HARD STOP requirement) — must be able to fulfill circulator role during deliveries
• Function as Baby Nurse during delivery, providing continuous newborn care including eyes, Vit K injections (thighs), and newborn assessments until transfer to postpartum
• Administer and monitor high-acuity medications including Heparin, Insulin, and Magnesium Sulfate
• Utilize EPIC and perform electronic fetal monitoring in accordance with AWHONN guidelines
• Float to Postpartum and Antepartum units, as well as sister facilities supporting Mother/Baby care, as needed

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 & Delivery experience
• High-risk L&D experience required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler (locals are accepted at a different rate)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• AWHONN Advanced or AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Experience in high-acuity, fast-paced obstetric environments with high daily census volumes
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records and electronic fetal monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-volume unit performing 500–600 deliveries per month across 31 rooms, offering significant clinical exposure and professional growth
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, making this an accessible opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel career in a dynamic L&D setting