Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse
• Location: Edmonds, Washington
• Facility: Providence Swedish Medical Center
• Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, and Newborn care.
• Floating: Required as needed across various departments.
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Labor and Delivery
  • Post Partum
  • OB Triage
  • Antepartum
  • Normal Newborn

Special Procedures

• Required Skills:

  • Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Delivery
  • Circulate in OR
  • Start adult IVs
  • Blood/Blood Products Administration
  • Management of drains, epidural pumps, PCA pumps
  • Administration of insulin and magnesium sulfate

Equipment and Care

• Special Equipment:

  • Circulate C/S
  • High Risk Antepartum and L&D
  • LDRP
  • OB-GYN
  • Post-Op/Pre-Op
  • Couplet Care

Certifications Required

• AWHONN Intermediate
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Additional certifications may include ACLS, BLS, PALS, and EFM.

Staff-to-Patient Ratio

• 1:1 to 1:3

Additional Information

• Eligibility: Previous permanent employees of any Providence affiliated facility must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months to qualify for a travel position.
• Licensure: Active compact license is honored at all Swedish facilities.

Documentation and Compliance

• Required Documents:

  • I9 Attestation
  • Government-Issued Photo ID
  • Social Security Card
  • E-Verify Attestation
  • Various certifications as listed above
  • Background checks and health documents as per facility requirements

Competencies

• Competency Exams: May be required based on unit-specific needs.
• Skills Checklist: Required for applicable units and updated annually.

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 1 year of start.
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season
  • COVID-19 Vaccination or Declination
  • TB testing and other immunizations as required.

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at Providence Swedish Medical Center.