Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - Obstetrics

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery/OB RN for a night shift assignment requiring AWHONN and NRP certification along with cross-coverage in Med/Surg when needed.

Details

• Obstetrics unit providing care to laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns
• Assigned to Med/Surg patient load when OB census is low, requiring flexibility across units
• Night shift schedule from 1700 to 0530
• Up to 36 hours of call-off possible per 13-week assignment
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license in Idaho or approved compact state
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in obstetric nursing
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
• BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certifications required upon hire
• PALS certification required upon hire or within one year of employment
• Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive labor and delivery care including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to complications
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals for safe patient outcomes
• Provide Med/Surg care when assigned, including medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care
• Delegate and oversee tasks performed by nursing assistants, techs, and unit clerks
• Orient and mentor new staff as needed
• Not open to local candidates; must reside outside a 120-mile radius of the facility