Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

1ST TIMER - L&D RN - Req 11038

Will position float between units: No
Is on-call required? No
Are weekends required? Yes 6 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule
Are block schedules required? No
What are expected ratios? variable
Special requirements: The travel nurse must be able to work independently, as this position is located in a rural hospital where only one Labor & Delivery (L&D) nurse may be scheduled per shift. In situations where a single L&D nurse is staffed, the charge nurse will serve as L&D backup, or an on-call team member will be available for support. We strive to staff according to AWHONN guidelines whenever possible; however, due to the nature of a rural healthcare setting, the nurse will be expected to manage labor patients while also caring for OB triage and outpatient patients as needed. While floating to other units, such as Medical-Surgical or the Emergency Department, is not required, the nurse is expected to assist with postpartum and nursery care when patient volumes and staffing needs warrant.
Are 48 hours approved: No

Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 49
Level IV Trauma Center
RNs: Navy Blue
RRTs: Any color
OR: provided, wear street clothes to facility
Parking Notes: Free in any unrestricted space
Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous Charge Experience:
  -
• Years of Experience:
  2 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience:
  -
• Charting System:
  required, Any
• Teaching Hospital Experience:
  -
• Community Hospital Experience:
  -
• LTAC Experience:
  -
• Trauma Level I Experience:
  -
• Trauma Level II Experience:
  -
• Travel Experience Required:
  -
• Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred
  ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, FHM, NRP
• Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred

  Work Settings

  Facility births/month 200-300
  Labor & Delivery
  High Risk Antepartum
  Teaching Hospital

  Antepartum Care and Procedures

  Triage of obstetrical patients

  Fetal Monitoring

  Use of IUPC (Intrauterine pressure catheter) placement and calibration

  IV therapy/Phlebotomy

  Maintain central lines (CVC / PICC)

  Medication & Administration

  Anticoagulation therapy
  Antihypertensives
  Insulin drips
  Magnesium Sulfate therapy

  Labor and Delivery Management

  Assist with high risk delivery
  Circulate for C-section
  Recover C-Section
  Sterile vaginal exam

  Professional Topics and Skills

  Isolation Precautions/PPE

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