Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Ottumwa, IA, requiring an active IA or compact RN license and certifications including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE.

Details

• 13-week travel contract on a day shift schedule (7a–7p)
• OB/GYN Combined unit within a regional health center serving Southeast Iowa for over 125 years
• L&D specialty with couplet care responsibilities
• Patient ratios: 1:1 for active labor, 3:1 for couplet care
• Uses intermediate fetal monitoring and Philips Tracevue equipment
• EMR: Meditech
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the hospital to other units as needed

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered if they have prior travel nursing experience
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) required prior to start — no exceptions
• All background checks (counties and states) must be fully cleared before start date; instant or statewide searches are not accepted
• Mandatory Reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
• Drug test must be a 10-panel screening including opiates
• Titers must be dated within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during this assignment