Labor and Delivery Nurse
Grand Coulee, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a WA or compact RN license and experience in L&D, antepartum, postpartum, and acute MedSurg care.

Responsibilities

• Work in a critical access hospital with Labor & Delivery and postpartum patient populations
• Unit has 2 L&D rooms with acute care beds used for postpartum stays longer than 24 hours
• C-sections are performed in the OR with PACU responsible for recovery; OB nurses care for newborns post-delivery
• Typical volume is 50-60 births annually with low high-risk patient volume
• RN staff may have a 1:1 patient ratio, occasionally 1:2, and only one OB nurse per shift
• 12-hour night shifts with schedules typically blocked together and completed 4 weeks at a time
• Weekend shifts typically required every other weekend
• Holiday coverage may be required as needed
• Floating to the Acute MedSurg floor required when no OB patients are present
• Uses Cerner Community Works EMR
• Fetal Link EFM system utilized on unit
• Duties include comprehensive care for antepartum, laboring, postpartum, and neonatal patients
• No nurse aides or surgical techs assigned to the L&D unit
• Charge nurse coverage is provided for the whole hospital, not specifically the L&D unit
• Family Practice OBs are on site during clinic hours and available on call after hours
• No respiratory therapist (RT) in house; basic neonatal respiratory equipment available as needed
• Scrubs must be clean and professional with no specific color required
• Department-specific orientation provided (1 day)
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in L&D, antepartum, postpartum, and acute MedSurg settings
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and C-EFM (intermediate level required, advanced preferred)
• Experience in titrating drips such as insulin and magnesium
• Ability to independently monitor patients on magnesium sulfate therapy

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