Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D RN)

Location

• State: Washington
• City: Seattle
• Facility: UW Medical Center

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 21
• Shifts: Nights (3 - 12 hours, 1900-0730)
• Ratios: 1:1
• Years of Experience Required: 3 years preferred (can consider candidates with 2 years)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Within the hospital (not to sister hospitals)
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• RTO Restrictions: 1 week max

Job Description

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Patient Population: Childbearing women and newborns (Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Newborn)
• Facility Highlights:

  • Level 3 Perinatal center with 70% of patients being complex high risk
  • Level 4 NICU with approximately 150 births per month
  • 2 O.R.s on unit for C-Sections, BTLs, PP D&Cs
  • 2nd L&D RN as "baby catcher" for well, non-compromised babies

Certifications Required

• BLS: Basic Life Support
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (preferred)
• CHEMO: Chemotherapy (preferred)
• TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Fit Mask Testing: Required within 9 months of start
• TB Testing: Negative TB or chest X-ray required
• Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination required)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination required)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination tracking required (not mandatory)

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check: Required within 45 days of start
• Education Verification: Required for RNs and Med Lab Techs

Additional Notes

• Parking Costs: $9.46 Daily
• Charting System: EPIC
• Facility Type: Magnet, Teaching Center, Level Trauma

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-risk environment with a supportive team at a prestigious medical center. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced, dynamic work setting.