Interim Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith is seeking an Interim Nurse Manager for Labor & Delivery in Washington state.

The role leads L&D and postpartum units, reporting to Women’s Services, supervising about 100 FTEs, and guiding daily operations with a focus on quality improvements and staff engagement. The candidate should have strong women’s services experience, familiarity with union contracts, and proven supervisory and unit management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active WA RN license or Compact RN license required.
• Several years of supervisory or managerial experience in labor and delivery management, including oversight of L&D, postpartum, and neonatal care, with familiarity working under a union contract in a hospital-based women’s services or maternity unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the L&D and postpartum units in a 200-bed hospital and its 20-bed campus facility.
• Oversee two direct reports and approximately 100 FTEs.
• Manage daily operations of Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn care; support staff engagement and quality initiatives; assist with onboarding a new RN supervisor.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $160000.00 - $175000.00

Interim Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery Needed in Washington state

The Position

• An Interim Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery is needed to lead the L&D and postpartum units in a 200 bed hospital and its 20 bed campus facility.
• Reporting to the Director of Women’s Services, this leader will oversee two direct reports and approximately 100 FTEs.
• Key responsibilities include managing daily operations of Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn care; supporting staff engagement and quality initiatives; and assisting with onboarding a new RN supervisor.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in women’s services, union contract familiarity, and supervisory and unit management expertise. They must be able to quickly build trust with staff amid recent dissatisfaction over operations. Must be highly organized, patient focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active WA RN license or Compact RN license required.
• Must have several years of supervisory or managerial experience in labor and delivery management, including oversight of L&D, postpartum, and neonatal care, with familiarity working under a union contract in a hospital-based women’s services or maternity unit.

The Community

• Wenatchee sits in central Washington along the Columbia River, offering easy access to scenic outdoor recreation, such as hiking, fishing, river activities, and mountain views nearby.
• It is a close knit community with a small town feel, while still having essential amenities including a community hospital, local shops, and family friendly services.
• Affordable cost of living and a calmer pace compared to major metro areas make it ideal for someone wanting a less hectic lifestyle while still working in a meaningful clinical leadership role.
• Opportunity for work and life balance in a region surrounded by nature, great for those who enjoy hiking, snow sports, or quiet weekends.
• Minimal commute between the main hospital and the campus hospital (just a short seven minute drive), making logistics manageable even in a remote area.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $160,000 to $175,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Women's Services, Women's, Obstetrics, Women's and Children's, Women's and Childrens, Womens Services, Womens and Childrens, Womens Health, Womens Service Line, Womens and Family Services