Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance from Day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a Birth Center role in Washington. Requires at least 1 year of L&D experience and an active WA license; travel-friendly with 12-hour night shifts, EPIC Stork/GE Centricity EMR, and Level III trauma center experience.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply and will provide comprehensive L&D care including cervical exams, fetal monitoring, epidurals, IV therapy, and postpartum support within a busy mother/baby unit.

Qualifications

• Active WA license or compact license required.
• Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Fetal monitoring certification required (AWHONN or Relias).
• Strong L&D skills including cervical exams, antepartum and labor care, amnio infusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV therapy and Pitocin administration.
• Post-partum experience with mother and baby beyond the initial 24-hour transition period, including basic breastfeeding support.
• Experience with couplet care once mother and baby are stable.
• Pyxis medication dispensing experience required.
• Experience with HUGS security system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Birth Center unit of a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds.
• Unit includes 9 LDR, 2 OB OR, 2 OB PACU, 11 Level II NICU, 4 bed Peds, 20 bed Mother/Baby, 18 bed START unit for Perinatal Addiction, and 3 OB ED beds.
• Level II Perinatal Center caring for patients 32 weeks and above.
• Perform epidurals, fetal monitoring, and IV therapy.
• Handle antepartum care requiring continued fetal monitoring and post-labor transition to Mother/Baby.
• Unit averages 175-200 deliveries per month.
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines: 1:1 active labor, 1:2 non-active.
• Uses Epic Stork and GE Centricity EMR systems.

Skills

Active WA or compact RN license

Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery

BLS certification

NRP certification

Fetal monitoring certification

L&D skills and procedures

Post-partum and breastfeeding support

Couplet care experience

HUGS security system experience (pref)

Tools

Epic Stork EMR

GE Centricity EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis medication dispensing

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a Birth Center role requiring at least 1 year of L&D experience and welcoming first-time travelers.

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Fetal monitoring certification required (AWHONN or Relias module)
• Strong L&D skills including cervical exams, antepartum and labor care, amnio infusion, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IV therapy, and Pitocin administration
• Post-partum experience with mother and baby beyond the initial 24-hour transition period, including basic breastfeeding support
• Experience with couplet care once mother and baby are stable
• Pyxis medication dispensing experience required
• Experience with HUGS security system preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the Birth Center unit of a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds
• Unit includes 9 LDR, 2 OB OR, 2 OB PACU, 11 Level II NICU, 4 bed Peds, 20 bed Mother/Baby, 18 bed START unit for Perinatal Addiction, and 3 OB ED beds (20 weeks and above)
• Level II Perinatal Center caring for patients 32 weeks and above
• Common diagnoses include hypertension, magnesium administration, and substance abuse medication management, with a high volume of low-risk patients needing intermittent monitoring
• Performs epidurals, fetal monitoring, and IV therapy
• Handles antepartum care requiring continued fetal monitoring and post-labor transition to Mother/Baby
• Unit averages 175-200 deliveries per month
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN and NANN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor and 1:2 for non-active laboring patients
• Uses Epic Stork and GE Centricity EMR systems
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0700, with rotating weekends every other week
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule is created in 3-week increments
• Floating limited to areas of competency, with no floating to the START unit
• Traditional travelers may float between L&D and Mother/Baby units
• Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including cervical exams, fetal monitoring, and medication administration
• No CNAs on the unit; Surgery Techs available Monday-Friday 0600-1500, with phlebotomy support available
• NICU team attends deliveries at 34 weeks or less when needed
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for high-risk deliveries or concerning fetal strips
• Hospitalist and Laborist OBGYN coverage available 24/7
• Support from OB Group, Midwife, and Family Practice Group
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and two unit shifts covering delivery and C-section/triage experience
• Annual core competencies (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.), medication exam, and unit competency exam must be completed before arrival
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor holiday
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs