Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) NOC; schedule posted every 6 weeks; every-other-weekend and holidays as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert Labor & Delivery nursing care in a high-risk, high-volume environment — you’ll be at the center of care for moms and babies
• Function as Baby Nurse during deliveries and manage newborn care until safe transfer to postpartum (APGARs, warming, assessments, ID/banding)
• Circulate for C-sections and support OR flow in a 4-OR unit; assist with recovery of C-sections
• Perform external fetal monitoring and recognize/treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Manage obstetric emergencies including hemorrhage and shock, and administer critical meds (magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, pitocin, terbutaline)
• Start and maintain IVs, assist with amnioinfusion, forceps/vacuum deliveries, sterile vaginal exams and other procedures
• Provide postpartum care including fundus/lochia checks, episiotomy care, foley management and breastfeeding support
• Chart thoroughly in Epic and participate in care that follows AWHONN guidelines

Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact licenses honored by Swedish facilities; NURSYS verification proof required)
• Minimum 3 years experience in high-acuity, high-volume Labor & Delivery; 3-5 years preferred — high-risk experience strongly preferred
• Prior travel experience required; unit does not accept first-time travelers
• Current supervisory references required with submission
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate
• Demonstrated ability to circulate in C-section and perform newborn procedures (eyes, Vitamin K injections, thigh injections, assessments)
• Epic electronic charting experience required

Knowledge & Skills

• Neonatal resuscitation and newborn thermoregulation
• External fetal monitoring and interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns
• High-acuity maternal care including hemorrhage management and emergency response
• IV therapy skills including starting and managing drips (insulin, magnesium sulfate, etc.)
• Operating confidently in OR/CS environment and assisting with high-risk deliveries
• Postpartum assessment and lactation/breastfeeding support
• Strong unit-based communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance & verification support (NURSYS proof required) to make onboarding smooth
• Travel reimbursement and help navigating local housing options for travelers
• Comprehensive orientation (36 hours) so you feel confident from day one
• Flexible time-off requests considered case-by-case to help maintain life outside work
• Professional development and access to specialty resources (AWHONN guidelines followed)
• Interdisciplinary support on unit including Respiratory, Pharmacy, Rapid Response and more
• Fun bonus: work in a high-volume center where your experience truly matters and grows

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Seattle is a fantastic home base between shifts: stroll Pike Place Market for fresh seafood and coffee culture, enjoy views from the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden, or take short day trips to Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park for hiking. Explore Bainbridge Island by ferry, chase waterfalls at Snoqualmie, or catch world-class music, museums and dining in the city — plenty to do on your off-nights and weekends.

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