Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Henderson, NV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute care setting with night shifts and advanced fetal monitoring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Labor & Delivery unit within an acute care hospital
• 17 L&D beds, 2 OR suites for C-sections, 4 triage beds, and 16 postpartum beds
• Level 3 high-risk facility with approximately 250 births per month
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 2:1 for normal laboring, 1:1 for high risk, 4:1 for couplet care, 2:1–4:1 for antepartum based on acuity
• Responsible for circulating and recovering own C-section patients
• Required to titrate drips including Magnesium Sulfate, Pitocin, Insulin, and Heparin
• Cerner EMR is used; experience required
• Night shift position, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Floating to postpartum as needed; no on-call requirement
• Nurses are supported by certified surgical techs and secretaries as ancillary staff
• OB/Neonatologist and anesthesia coverage are in-house 24/7
• Navy blue scrubs required in L&D; light blue OR scrubs provided when needed
• Three-day orientation to the unit provided for travelers
• Holiday coverage may be required as needed
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for a travel contract

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required at time of consideration; no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years recent L&D experience required
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NRP, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
• Ability to independently and confidently perform vaginal exams, internal monitor placement, and manage high risk labor and antepartum patients
• Competence in reading fetal monitor strips and titrating common OB drips
• Ability to float to postpartum and take assignments as needed
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Submission of two professional references: one supervisor from within last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within last three years, both with employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Candidates may not have been employed directly by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

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