Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (12-Hour Nights)
Location
Tacoma, WA | Acute Care – Labor and Delivery (Level II Trauma Center, Level IV NICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | 48 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver care for high-acuity OB patients including hypertension, preterm labor, C-sections, inductions, PROM, multiple births, and postpartum hemorrhage
Triage OB patients and perform cervical checks; read and interpret fetal monitoring strips
Circulate in the OR and support full recovery of birthing patient and newborn as needed, including APGAR scoring
Administer and monitor Magnesium and other high-risk medications per protocol
Maintain patient ratios per AWHONN guidelines (1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active labor, 1:2–3 antepartum dependent on acuity)
Document accurately using EPIC EMR; operate unit equipment including Alaris CareFusion IV pumps, Pyxis, and Centricity/Qx fetal surveillance monitors
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery RN experience required; 5+ years preferred; previous travel experience considered in lieu of additional years
EPIC EMR experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with high-volume delivery units (up to 300 deliveries per month)
Familiarity with Alaris CareFusion IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, and Panda Warmers
Prior travel nursing experience in Labor and Delivery
Comfort floating to antepartum and postpartum units within scope of practice
Why Join Us
Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 Laborist and Respiratory Therapy coverage, dedicated charge nurses, scrub techs, CNA support, and scheduled break nurses each shift
Scrubs provided by the facility and free badge-access parking available in designated areas