Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Lincolnton, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum role requiring NC or compact state licensure and two years of recent LDRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (LDRP) unit with 10 LDRP beds, 2 OBs, and 2 triage rooms
• Average census of 7 patients per day with patient ratios following AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 inactive labor, 1:1 active labor, and 1:3-4 couplets
• Patient population includes labor, triage, postpartum, and newborn cases
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of major holidays
• Required to float between multiple facilities within Region 3 as needed, within scope of practice
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, and HUGGS infant security system
• Responsibilities include managing laboring patients, circulating in cesarean sections, performing pre-op/post-op care, triaging obstetric patients, resuscitating newborns, and managing postpartum care
• Support includes scrub techs, charge nurse, physicians, anesthesia/CRNA team, and RT support
• Department provides a positive, family-oriented unit culture
• Two-day departmental orientation provided in addition to general orientation
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available for staff
• First-time travelers will be considered for the position
• Maximum of 6 days RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; additional days off require extension of contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent LDRP or Labor & Delivery experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM
• Demonstrated skills in labor management, cesarean section circulation, pre-op, PACU, triage, newborn resuscitation, Pitocin and epidural management
• Ability and willingness to work in an LDRP setting
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the assigned facility

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