Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum) position at a rural acute care hospital in North Dakota, requiring 2 years of L&D experience and active BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.

Details

• Acute care rural hospital setting with an LDRP unit consisting of 4 L&D beds and 7 postpartum beds
• Patient population includes mothers ≥35 weeks gestation in active labor and mom/baby postpartum couplets
• AWHONN staffing ratios followed: Labor 1:1–2, Postpartum 1:2–3
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Magnesium, Oxytocin, LR, and Zofran (antepartum/labor) and Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Percocet, and Toradol (postpartum)
• Neonatal respiratory equipment in use: CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow; NICU is more than 1 hour away, requiring a high degree of independence
• EFM system used: OB Trace Vue
• Charting via MEDITECH
• Day/Night rotating shifts, 3×12-hour blocks, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Block scheduling in use; self-scheduling not mentioned
• Every third weekend required
• Holiday coverage required based on availability
• Floating required to Med/Surg and ED for 1:1 patient sitting responsibilities; travelers are first to float
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active ND RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
• A driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not be currently or have been within the past year directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Additional Information

• RNs circulate for the baby during C-sections; surgery team leads the procedure
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and carries a patient assignment
• Unit orientation consists of 3×12-hour shifts
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• This is a rural hospital more than 1 hour from the nearest NICU with limited ancillary services — candidates who are team-oriented, independent, and strong communicators tend to thrive in this environment
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and may not exceed 7 days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after the consideration process