Labor & Delivery Nurse
Des Moines, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring recent L&D and OR experience and the ability to float between campuses.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed Labor & Delivery unit with 2 operating rooms in a hospital setting
• Handles c-sections, vaginal deliveries, and triage cases
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2 for L&D
• Expected to float to Mother-Baby (MB) and Postpartum (PP) units as needed across multiple campuses
• Administers magnesium, insulin, and pitocin drips as part of patient care
• Epic EMR used and Epic experience required
• Three 12-hour day shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Working every third weekend and rotating holiday coverage is required
• No call requirements
• Hospital provides scrubs for clinical staff
• Team manages approximately 150-350 deliveries per month depending on campus
• Travelers must be flexible to float between Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, and Iowa Methodist MC campuses based on unit needs
• May float to MB/PP units in addition to L&D duties
• Not accepting first-time travelers for this role

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN
• Minimum two years of current Labor & Delivery experience in a hospital setting, including operating room exposure
• Experience with c-sections, vaginal deliveries, and triage is required
• Previous completion of at least one travel assignment within the past 12 months required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide a recent supervisory reference from within the past 2 years

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