Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) nursing position requiring 2 years of experience, ACLS/BLS/NRP certifications, and an active ND or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in an acute care setting in a rural hospital on an LDRP unit with 4 labor & delivery beds and 7 postpartum beds
• Patient population includes mothers >35 weeks gestation and mom/baby couplets
• Nurse-to-patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: labor 1:1-2 and postpartum 1:2-3
• Responsibilities include titrating drips such as magnesium, oxytocin, and other antepartum or postpartum medications
• Neonatal respiratory support includes vent, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• Shift is 12 hours, rotating between days and nights, with block scheduling, every third weekend, and holidays as needed
• Floating required, primarily to Med Surg/Peds or ED for supportive tasks, typically 1:1 patient sitting
• Uses Meditech for documentation and OB Trace Vue for electronic fetal monitoring

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent LDRP or L&D RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Ability to pass fit testing; facial hair must accommodate required mask fit
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not have current or recent (within one year) employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities
• Driver’s license must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include caring for patients during labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum, including titrated medication administration and monitoring electronic fetal monitoring systems
• Team-oriented environment with a charge nurse present on each shift
• Unit/department-specific orientation provided, consisting of three 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on staffing needs
• The facility is located over an hour from the nearest NICU and has limited services, requiring strong independence and communication skills
• RTO (requested time off) must be included up front and cannot exceed 7 days during a 13-week assignment
• Travelers are the first to float as needed on shifts