Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

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

Apply now for a Seattle travel RN opportunity in postpartum and couplet care. Make a meaningful impact as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse caring for diverse, high-risk obstetric patients and supporting families through the postpartum experience.

This travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced postpartum RN who is confident managing high-acuity mother-baby couplets in a collaborative hospital environment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122 — enjoy a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its waterfront, cultural attractions, coffee scene, and access to beautiful outdoor recreation.
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with a potential 26-week option
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 or 4 shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Six weekend days during the contract
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume postpartum and couplet-care unit with approximately 45 patients per day and 57 beds
• Float Requirement: Nearby affiliated postpartum units and Labor & Delivery recovery as needed

Mother/Baby RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Mother/Baby, postpartum, or couplet-care nursing experience
• High-acuity obstetric nursing experience, including care for patients with high-risk pregnancy and postpartum conditions
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington or an active compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record charting experience is required
• Demonstrated experience caring for up to four mother-baby couplets
• Availability to float between affiliated units and support Labor & Delivery recovery when needed
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and family-education skills

Postpartum Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive postpartum nursing care to mothers and newborns following vaginal and Cesarean deliveries
• Manage high-risk obstetric patients and respond promptly to changes in maternal or newborn condition
• Perform assessments and provide care related to fundus, lochia, perineum, incision sites, and newborn transition
• Administer and monitor magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, and other prescribed therapies
• Recognize and intervene in postpartum hemorrhage and other obstetric emergencies
• Provide Foley catheter care, substance-withdrawal monitoring, discharge teaching, and breastfeeding or newborn-care education
• Coordinate care with providers, lactation support, respiratory services, social services, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Accurately document patient care and clinical outcomes in Epic
• Float to nearby affiliated postpartum units and assist with the second hour of Labor & Delivery recovery when assigned

Apply now for this Mother/Baby travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a collaborative healthcare team supporting mothers and newborns.

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.