Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Labor & Delivery/LDRP position requiring Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification and the ability to independently interpret fetal strips.

Details

• Acute care Critical Access Hospital LDRP unit with 15 total beds (7 L&D, 8 postpartum) and one C-section OR suite
• Unit averages 58 births per month
• Patient population is mainly obstetric/neonatal, including hypertension and GDM cases, with deliveries generally not performed under 36 weeks gestation
• Follows AWHONN staffing ratios: 1:1 for patients on pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips and 1:3 for 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, transfer paperwork, and patient mobility
• Uses Meditech EMR and Philips telemetry monitors with a Traceview/PIP EFM system
• 12-hour shifts with day/night rotation (0645-1915, 1845-0715)
• Block scheduling allowed; no self-scheduling
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Call or standby required depending on staffing needs
• Floating required to Medsurg and ER as needed, with permanent staff typically floated first
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts

Requirements

• Active RN license (ND State or Compact)
• 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 independently read and interpret fetal strips
• 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 nursing care to obstetric and neonatal patients, including fetal monitoring and drip titration
• Change into facility-provided maroon surgical scrubs upon arrival to the unit
• Respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow) is present on the unit, but RNs are only responsible for basic troubleshooting
• No OB/neonatologist or anesthesia coverage in-house 24/7
• Unit operates with a locked-unit policy requiring staff to remain at the desk as needed
• 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) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past 12 months
• All requested RTO must be submitted upfront; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission