Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute care setting with strong skills in high-risk OB care and fetal monitoring.

Details

• Work in a Level 3 trauma acute care hospital on a Labor & Delivery unit
• The unit has 7 Labor & Delivery beds, 2 triage beds, and 10 postpartum beds
• Typical patient ratio is 1:2 with 1-3 births per day
• Must be able to manage L&D and couplet care as needed
• Support staff includes OB scrub tech, Health Unit Secretary, and 24/7 Respiratory Therapist
• Required to work 12-hour night shifts (6p-6a)
• Schedule includes a minimum of 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• One on-call shift required every 4 weeks
• May float to Emergency Department or MedSurg units if experienced
• Uses Allscripts Sunrise EMR; experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license required for consideration
• Minimum 3 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
• Proficient in fetal monitoring and appropriate interventions for fetal distress
• C-section experience required
• Experience caring for patients with pre-eclampsia and high-risk obstetric conditions
• Must be skilled in rapid assessment and management of OB emergencies without an in-house OB/Neonatologist
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Additional Information

• Responsible for comprehensive care of laboring, triage, and postpartum patients, including high-risk cases
• Must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• 24/7 pharmacy support available onsite
• Team includes patient care techs and other support roles, with nurse manager assistance as needed
• Must wear hospital-provided scrubs for the unit
• Orientation is provided every Monday with 8 hours of training
• First time travelers will be considered for this position