Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare, Heparin, Injections, Insulin, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medications, Midwifery, Multitasking, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Risk Management, Team Player
Travel RN – Labor & Delivery (High-Risk) | Seattle, WALocation: Seattle, WA 98122
Weekly Pay: $2400 – $2500
Shift: Night Shift | 3x12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every Other Weekend + Holidays as Needed
Float: Required (Postpartum, Antepartum & Sister Facilities)
Strict Submission Requirements (Read Carefully)- Must pass clinical review – NO exceptions
- Current NURSYS proof required at submission
- No first-time travelers accepted
- Must have recent high-risk Labor & Delivery experience
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a high-acuity, high-volume unit in Seattle, WA. This role is best suited for nurses who excel in fast-paced environments and have strong experience managing high-risk obstetric patients.
Unit Overview- High-Risk / High-Volume L&D Unit
- Average Daily Census: ~15 patients/day
- Deliveries: 500–600 per month
- Rooms/Beds: 31
- Operating Rooms: 4
- Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines
Patient Population- High-risk OB patients
- Midwifery and private OB clients
- Patients in substance recovery programs
- Community-based maternal care populations
Key Responsibilities (HARD STOP SKILLS REQUIRED)- Circulate during deliveries (Mandatory)
- Function as Baby Nurse during delivery and provide newborn care until transfer (Mandatory)
- Perform newborn care, including:
- Eye prophylaxis
- Vitamin K injections (“eyes & thighs”)
- Full newborn assessments
- Manage high-risk medications including:
- Heparin, Insulin, Magnesium Sulfate
- Monitor patients using electronic fetal monitoring (EPIC system – required experience)
- Provide care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Floating Requirements- Must float to:
- Postpartum
- Antepartum
- Sister facilities (Mother/Baby units)
✅ Required Qualifications- Active Washington RN License
- BLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- 3–5 years of L&D experience (high-risk required)
- Strong experience in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
⭐ Preferred Qualifications- 5+ years of high-risk L&D experience
- ACLS Certification
- AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Certification
Scheduling & Orientation- Schedule posted every 6 weeks based on unit needs
- Pre-approved time off considered on a case-by-case basis
Ideal Candidate- Highly skilled in high-risk obstetrics
- Confident in circulating and newborn care
- Strong critical thinking and multitasking abilities
- Adaptable and team-oriented in high-volume settings
Why This Opportunity?- Work in a top-tier, high-acuity L&D unit
- Competitive weekly pay ($2400–$2500)
- Gain experience with diverse, high-risk patient populations
- Opportunity to enhance advanced maternal and newborn care skills