Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Mother Baby/L&D position requiring active WA or compact RN licensure and LDRP experience.

Details

• Acute care Birthing Center/Mother Baby unit with 13 L&D beds, 2 OR suites for C-sections, 2 triage beds, and 14 postpartum beds
• Unit averages 170-190 births per month
• Follows AWHONN ratio guidelines of 1:2 for L&D and 1:3-4 for couplets
• Patient population includes high-risk pregnancies (32 weeks and above), preeclampsia, diabetic patients, psych/social concerns, and substance use cases
• Uses Epic EMR and Centricity-Perinatal EFM system
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend required (Fri/Sat)
• RNs titrate drips including Magnesium, Pitocin, and Insulin
• Must attend deliveries independently and circulate in C-sections, including assisting with catching and transitioning baby
• Standby call may be required with a 45-minute response time
• Floats within Mother Baby and Postpartum only; no floating to NICU or outside the department
• 24/7 in-house OB/GYN hospitalist, NNP coverage in the nursery, and OB anesthesia provider
• Surgical tech available 24/7, plus a patient care assistant on each shift
• RT equipment available, typically one assigned to family birth unit

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP certification required
• Intermediate or advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• LDRP experience required
• Comfortable independently attending deliveries and circulating in C-sections
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to mother-baby patients, including labor support, delivery assistance, and postpartum care
• Charge nurse role is free from patient assignments on both shifts
• Unit-specific orientation includes an 8-hour compliance day, 8-hour Epic class, and 2-3 shifts of hands-on orientation
• Scrubs and a locker are provided
• Holiday coverage rotates in with permanent staff
• Manager provides regular feedback and expects adaptability to unit workflows and policies
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position