RN - L&D

Cynet HealthStaff; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery in Tacoma, WA. This 13-week assignment requires 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour work week, with a fast-paced unit supporting high-risk obstetrics. Candidate must have at least 2 years of L&D experience, hold an RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications.

OT covering and weekend shifts are common on this unit. The unit handles about 4,000 births per year with 11 L&D beds, 7 antepartum/high-risk beds,

Qualifications

• RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of labor and delivery experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips per protocol (e.g., Pitocin, Insulin)
• Provide direct patient care on the Labor and Delivery unit
• Assist OR circulating and surgical admissions/recovery
• Support obstetrics and neonatology services 24/7 on unit

Skills

RN license

2 years experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

RN - L&D

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

Must-Have:

• High-risk obstetrics and triage experience
• Operating room circulating and surgical admission/recovery experience

Description:COVID vaccine is required.Unit has 11 labor and delivery beds and 7 antepartum/high-risk beds.There are 2 operating room suites and 3 triage beds.The unit includes 24 postpartum beds.The average number of births per year is 4000.Ratios are maintained to the best of our ability based on guidelines.Common diagnoses include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, insulin-dependent diabetes, high BMI, multiple gestations, preterm labor, advanced maternal age, and substance use disorders.RNs are required to titrate drips, common ones being Pitocin and Insulin.Charge nurses are present on the unit.Certified nursing assistants and surgical techs are available on the unit.Obstetrics and neonatology services are available 24/7.Neonatal Intensive Care Unit advanced practice providers are available 24/7.Respiratory therapy equipment is available and includes vents, CPAP, and BiPAP.There are no telemetry techs on this unit, but RNs are responsible for reading strips.The electronic fetal monitoring system in use is Centricity Perinatal.Weekend work is required, as well as holiday work.There may be a call or standby requirement.Nurses are required to wear hospital scrubs.Unit-specific orientation is provided.The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.Charting is done in EPIC.