First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel TOP-PAYING 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT LABOR & DELIVERY (L&D) RN CONTRACT – MOUNT VERNON, WA An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in Mount Vernon, Washington (Skagit County / Pacific Northwest region between Seattle and Vancouver, BC). Operating within an expansive 21-bed single-room maternity and family birth center delivering more than 1,000 newborns annually at a 137-bed regional acute care hospital, this high-compensating specialty role features a balanced 36-hour overnight schedule (18:45 PM – 07:15 AM / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly). PREMIER 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($3,139/WEEK)! HIGH $52.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! TRAVEL PAIRS WELCOME! BLOCK SCHEDULING DISCUSSED IN INTERVIEW! FAST-TRACK SUBMITTAL WITH WA LICENSE IN HAND! The perinatal nursing team provides family-centered couplet care, labor support, telemetry fetal surveillance, delivery management, C-section recovery, and neonatal stabilization across private labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum suites. If you are an acute labor and delivery nurse skilled in continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM), high-risk oxytocin titrations, labor epidural monitoring, and delivery room resuscitation looking to earn $3,139/week on a straightforward 36-hour night schedule in the scenic Pacific Northwest, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $3,139.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $52.00/hr (36 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $78.00/hr (Local clinicians accepted with no radius restriction at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (18:45 PM – 07:15 AM / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM).

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly.

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (ASAP start / November 23, 2026).

Block Scheduling: Block schedules are open to discussion and consideration during the clinical interview.

On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!

Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation; standard rotational holiday scheduling.

Department Setting & Capacity: 21-bed private room Family Birth Center (Dept: Family Birth Center / 60800) supporting over 1,000 deliveries per year.

Floating Scope: Floats as operationally needed within clinical competency and scope of practice.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: Direct inpatient nursing care for active labor, triage assessments, normal spontaneous deliveries, and assisted vaginal births. Continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and uterine activity tracing evaluation, utilizing telemetry monitoring for ambulating laboring mothers. Induction and labor augmentation protocols: safe initiation and titration of IV Oxytocin (Pitocin) and cervical ripening agents. Multi-modality labor comfort and analgesia support: epidural management, nitrous oxide analgesia, and hydrotherapy. Perioperative circulating and PACU recovery for scheduled and emergent Cesarean sections. Active fourth-stage postpartum recovery, maternal hemorrhage bundle execution (QBL assessments, uterotonic administration), and skin-to-skin bonding. Delivery room neonatal stabilization and immediate resuscitation adhering strictly to NRP algorithms. Mother-baby couplet care, neonatal transition assessments, phototherapy, and lactation support.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care hospital Labor & Delivery RN clinical experience.

Licensure: Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License strictly in hand at submission (with active Nursys report).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only . Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) — AAP/AHA . Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM).

Travel Pairs: Travel pairs are welcomed and accepted for submission. ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized perinatal nursing recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (Dept: Family Birth Center / 60800 / Skagit County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting ASAP / November 23, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 18:45 – 07:15; every other weekend required). ️ Block Scheduling Policy: Facility is willing to discuss block scheduling during the manager interview.

Candidate & Travel Pair Policy: Locals accepted (no mileage radius restriction); travel pairs are accepted for submittal.

No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations.

Unit Capacity & Acuity: 21-bed single-room Family Birth Center managing over 1,000 annual deliveries with 24/7 epidural/anesthesia and OB provider coverage.

Floating Policy: Floating required as needed within clinical nursing scope.

Mandatory Submittal Credentials (Strict Hard Stop): Active Washington RN license strictly in hand at submittal. Active AHA BLS, AAP/AHA NRP, and C-EFM certifications required at submittal. Comprehensive resume documenting acute hospital L&D experience (labor, delivery, C-section recovery, couplet care). 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching perinatal specialty.

Onboarding & Facility Guidelines: Orientation modules completed via Symplr (first 16 hours non-billable). Flu vaccine required (medical and religious declination exemptions allowed). COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline.

Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet. About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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