RN: L&D

Job Description:

This travel contract is designed for a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience, including high-risk care in a high-volume setting. You will support a wide range of deliveries, care for high-acuity patients, circulate in the operating rooms, and serve as the baby nurse during delivery through the newborn’s transfer to postpartum. Responsibilities include newborn assessments, eye care, vitamin K injections, and management of therapies such as heparin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate. The role includes floating to postpartum or antepartum areas and may include assignments at nearby mother-and-baby facilities. Experience with EPIC and electronic fetal monitoring is required, along with BLS and NRP certification. ACLS and AWHONN certifications are preferred.

Weather:

Seattle typically has cool temperatures, overcast skies, and periods of light rain around this time of year, with occasional breaks of sunshine. Comfortable layers and a dependable rain jacket are useful for exploring the city.

Fun Things To Do:

• City outing: Explore Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and nearby downtown attractions.
• City outing: Visit the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and Seattle Center.
• Day trip: Take a ferry to Bainbridge Island for scenic views, shops, and cafés.
• Day trip: Visit Snoqualmie Falls and explore the surrounding mountain communities.
• Outdoor escape: Walk through Discovery Park for coastal views, trails, and open green space.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Seattle, Washington

Shift: 12-hour nights, 4 shifts per week, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Duration: 13 weeks; 48 hours per week