Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery- Per Diem/Variable Shift
At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Labor & Delivery Nursing team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard. Every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Labor & Delivery RN to join our compassionate team providing expert care to mothers, newborns, and families through one of life’s most meaningful experiences. In this per diem, variable shift role, you’ll enjoy flexibility while supporting our commitment to safe, family-centered, and evidence-based maternity care.
Responsibilities
- Assumes all responsibilities of a labor, delivery, postpartum, nursery nurse by providing direct patient care to patients from infancy through adults.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing standards.
- Utilizes 5 step nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide service needed for patient care.
- Participates in communication and problem solving with patient/significant other, health team members and their departments.
- Assesses knowledge level of patient/significant other, participates with patient/significant other in goal development to meet needs. Develops teaching plan and evaluates outcome.
- Documents appropriate components of the nursing process according to established standards.
- Assesses own learning needs and establishes priorities and develops action plan.
- Enters patient data into computer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Washington State RN license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery care
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
- Understands and supports principles of case management
Pay
Salary Range: $37.64 – $71.35 per hour
- Night Differential: +$4.75/hr
- Weekend Differential: +$4.00/hr
- BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr
- Certification Premium: +$1.00/hr
Schedule
Per Diem / Variable Shift
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team
Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite