Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - LDRP

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Labor & Delivery/LDRP position requiring ND or compact licensure and the ability to read and interpret fetal strips.

Details

• Acute care, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting in a 15-bed unit (7 L&D, 8 Postpartum)
• One OR suite on the unit for C-sections
• Averages 58 births per month
• Patient population includes obstetric/neonatal cases with hypertension and GDM, generally not delivering under 36 weeks
• Follows AWHONN ratio guidelines: 1:1 for 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 takes a patient assignment
• CNAs support the unit with vitals, transfers, and patient mobility
• RT equipment available (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow) though RNs only troubleshoot
• Philips telemetry monitors with Traceview/PIP EFM system
• Uses MEDITECH EMR
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (0645-1915, 1845-0715)
• Every third weekend and every other holiday required
• Block scheduling allowed; no self-scheduling
• Floating required to Medsurg and ER as needed, with permanent staff floating first
• On-call/standby requirements depend on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required
• ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications preferred
• Must be able to 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a locked LDRP unit, including fetal strip interpretation and drip titration
• No OB/neonatologist or anesthesia in-house 24/7
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Maroon scrubs provided; RNs change into unit-specific surgical scrubs upon arrival
• Successful candidates are adaptive 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, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past 12 months
• RTO must be submitted upfront; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission