About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Labor & Delivery opportunity in puyallup, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 , 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 , 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
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Worksite address
puyallup, WA, 98374, US
Who can apply
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