Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring a minimum of 3 years of L&D experience, a rotating day schedule with call and every other weekend requirements.

Details

• Hospital-based Labor & Delivery and Postpartum unit
• 25-bed unit encompassing L&D, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, 2 ORs, 2 recovery rooms, and 2 antepartum (ANU) rooms with 4 beds
• Average daily census of 15–25 mothers, babies, and laboring patients
• Clinician-to-patient ratios: L&D 1:2–3 (evaluations), 1:1 (active labor, magnesium drip, or epidural); Postpartum 1:3–4
• Rotating shift position — primarily days with rotation to evenings and nights as needed; straight days are not available
• Shifts rotate between 7:00am–7:30pm, 11:00am–11:30pm, and 7:00pm–7:30am
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• One night of call required per schedule
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Charting system: Epic
• No floating required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required — conditional licenses not accepted, and pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA only), NRP (AHA only), and EFM (NCC, K2, or AWHONN accepted; 2-year renewal required)
• ACLS preferred (AHA)
• Experience with Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, circulating in the OR, and newborn care required
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Provide care across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery settings within the same unit
• Timekeeping system: UKG/Kronos
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are considered local and will be offered a different rate
• Parking is not validated at Boston-area locations; public parking is available at approximately $17–$22 per day
• RTO (requested time off) must be disclosed at the time of consideration