Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/LDRP position requiring Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification and the ability to float within skillset.

Details

• Acute care LDRP unit in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting with 15 total beds (7 L&D, 8 Postpartum)
• One OR suite on the unit for C-sections
• Approximately 58 births per month
• Mix of obstetric and neonatal patients including hypertension and GDM, generally not delivering under 36 weeks gestation
• Follows AWHONN guidelines with 1:1 ratios for pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips and 1:3 couplet care
• RNs titrate drips including pitocin, insulin, and magnesium
• Charge nurse present each shift and typically takes a patient assignment
• CNAs support the unit with vitals, transfers, and patient mobility
• RT equipment available (vents, CPAP, BiPap, high flow) though RNs are not required to manage beyond troubleshooting
• Philips telemetry monitors used with Traceview/PIP EFM system
• MEDITECH EMR used
• 12-hour day shifts (0645-1915, 1845-0715) with no self-scheduling, though block scheduling is allowed
• Call/standby requirements depend on staffing needs
• Every third weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required to Medsurg, ER, and other hospital departments as needed, with permanent staff typically floating first

Requirements

• Active RN license (ND state or Compact/NLC) currently in hand
• Active BLS certification required
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required
• ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret fetal strips independently
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to follow quality metrics
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a locked LDRP unit, remaining at the desk when needed for security purposes
• Read and interpret own fetal strips as part of daily responsibilities
• Change into unit-provided maroon surgical scrubs upon arrival
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Successful nurses on this unit are adaptable to change, strong critical thinkers, and effective communicators
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past 12 months; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• RTO must be submitted upfront, as additional time off requests will not be approved after submission