Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Seattle, WA

Apply for a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse travel contract in Seattle, Washington, providing expert postpartum, couplet care, and newborn nursing in a high-volume hospital setting. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced postpartum RN who is comfortable caring for high-risk obstetric patients, supporting a diverse patient population, and managing a busy Mother/Baby unit. Seattle’s 98122 area offers an energetic urban setting with convenient access to dining, cultural attractions, parks, and the greater Puget Sound region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Mother/Baby Nursing, Couplet Care, Postpartum Nursing, and Newborn Care
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with an option for a 26-week assignment
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Traveler’s choice of three or four 12-hour shifts per week
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Unit Environment: High-volume postpartum unit with approximately 45 patients per day and 57 beds
• Weekend Commitment: Six weekend days during the contract
• Float Requirement: Flexibility to float to nearby postpartum and Labor and Delivery recovery units

Mother/Baby Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or an active compact license in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of recent Mother/Baby, postpartum, or high-acuity obstetric nursing experience
• Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients and managing up to four mother-baby couplets
• Current BLS certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Recent Epic electronic health record documentation experience is required
• Clinical experience with magnesium sulfate therapy, Pitocin, Foley catheter care, postpartum hemorrhage, and substance withdrawal management
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to float between nearby units and support changing census needs
• JADA system experience is preferred

Postpartum RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum patients and newborns following vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• Perform ongoing maternal and newborn assessments, including fundus, lochia, perineum, incision, and vital-sign evaluations
• Care for high-risk obstetric patients and promptly recognize changes in maternal or newborn condition
• Administer and monitor magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, and other prescribed therapies
• Identify and respond to postpartum hemorrhage and other obstetric emergencies according to established protocols
• Support feeding, bonding, patient education, discharge planning, and transition to home
• Manage census surges that may require caring for a fourth mother-baby couplet
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Float to designated nearby postpartum or Labor and Delivery recovery areas as needed
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Apply now for this Mother/Baby Registered Nurse travel contract and join a collaborative postpartum nursing team in Seattle, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.