Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chandler, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring AZ or compact RN licensure, strong c-section experience, and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Labor & Delivery unit of an acute care setting
• Unit includes 18 LDRP beds, 14-bed OB triage area, and 8-bed antepartum section
• Average 8-10 deliveries per day, with 2 fully equipped ORs for c-sections
• Nurse-to-patient ratios generally follow AWHONN guidelines: 2:1 typical, 4:1 antepartum, 1:1 c-sections
• Uses Cerner EMR system and Fetal LInk for electronic fetal monitoring
• Night shift schedule (1900-0700) with 12-hour shifts
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts per schedule and 2 of 3 major holidays
• Floating may be required to Mother/Baby or Postpartum units as needed
• No mandatory call or standby required, but voluntary options available
• OB Hospitalist, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services are available 24/7
• Role involves caring for laboring and preterm patients, gestational age 28+ weeks
• Must confidently circulate and recover c-section patients (scrubbing not required)
• Care provided in a Level II EQ and Level 1 Trauma Center environment
• Must be able to float to MB/PP units as needed
• Blue scrubs are required
• Must not have been employed (FT, PT, or PRN) by CommonSpirit facilities in the past year
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility if applying from certain states (AZ, NV, NE, IA, MN)
• Holiday coverage is required for at least two of the three major holidays during the contract
• A one-week unit-specific orientation is provided at the start of the assignment

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum four years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Must have experience circulating and recovering c-sections
• Experience titrating Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate drips per protocol required
• Proficiency in computer charting; Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with an 80% score (maximum two attempts) prior to offer
• Must pass a simulation lab and sterile technique assessment during orientation
• Two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the past three years
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts