Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Spokane, WA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730), with a Sunday–Saturday schedule cycle
• 36 hours per week
• 388-bed hospital with a 12-bed L&D unit, 3 ORs, and 2 OB ER rooms
• Patient population includes high-risk and low-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum patients, as well as stabilization of normal newborns and couplet care
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for high-risk patients and 1:2 standard
• Required skills include IUPC, FSE, IV starts, and circulating C-sections
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE/Centricity and Philips EFM/tele fetal monitoring systems
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating to Postpartum and NICU (for Level 2 newborns) may be required
• On-call only applies if called off due to low census on a scheduled shift

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, and EFM; surgical scrub role also requires CST
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
• Proficiency in IUPC, FSE, IV starts, and circulating C-sections required
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, etc.) required for consideration, with a second reference required prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation typically consists of 2–3 shifts, based on individual competency and comfort
• Unit support includes a 24/7 receptionist/HUC, 24/7 charge nurse (who also serves as resource nurse), hospitalist coverage, and RT available with NICU; no CNAs on unit
• RNs are responsible for phlebotomy as needed; IV/VAT team available if needed
• Centralized EFM, telemetry EFM, and cardiac telemetry monitoring available on the unit
• One holiday may be required
• Dark blue scrubs are required and are provided by the hospital
• Free parking is available in designated areas
• Manager interviews are conducted for this position