Description

American Traveler is hiring a High Risk Labor and Delivery RN with 1+ years of specialty experience and Epic charting proficiency for a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of an acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation
• High risk Labor and Delivery patient population with 1:1 patient ratios
• Facility performs 200-300 births per month
• Perform and assist with specialized procedures including C-sections, PPTL, D&C, cerclage placement/removal, and waterbirth
• Day and Night shift options available, 3x12 hour shifts (Day 7:00-19:30, Night 19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Float to postpartum unit within scope as needed, and may float to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Uses Epic (Excellian) charting system

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP required; Advanced NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, and FHM preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery specialty experience required
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Skilled in labor and delivery management including high risk and vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulation, hemorrhage/shock management, and sterile vaginal exams
• Experience with fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring and IUPC placement
• Experience with antepartum, postpartum, and newborn care including NST, lactation support, and newborn assessment
• Experience with medication administration including antihypertensives, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, and prostaglandins
• 1 supervisor reference required
• Copy of certifications, Nursys verification, date of birth, and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive care for high risk antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum patients
• Care for patients with complex conditions including pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, HELLP syndrome, preterm labor, and VBAC management
• Assist with neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring, cord sample collection, and neonatal resuscitation
• Support pain management including epidural anesthesia and PCA use
• Scrubs are provided by the unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered, with no local candidate exception for this position
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days during the assignment
• Returning staff must have been separated from perm employment (staff or per diem) for at least 3 months before starting a travel assignment
• Fingerprinting via LiveScan is a Minnesota state requirement for all candidates with no exceptions