Labor & Delivery, Postpartum & Newborn RN
Salem, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn position in Massachusetts requiring MA licensure and strong perinatal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 25-bed Labor & Delivery unit with integrated Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, and surgical suites
• Unit features 5 L&D rooms, 12 Postpartum rooms, 2 ORs, 2 recovery rooms, and 2 antepartum rooms
• Patient population includes mothers in labor, postpartum patients, and newborns
• Clinician-to-patient ratios: 1:2-3 in L&D for evaluations, 1:1 for active labor or patients on magnesium/epidural, 1:3-4 in Postpartum
• Average daily census is 15-25 patients (mothers, babies, labors)
• Uses Epic EMR, experience preferred
• Night shifts, 12 hours (19:00-07:30), with every other weekend required
• No floating required
• Responsibilities include providing care throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, circulating during procedures, and newborn care
• No holiday or time off requests except as noted at time of application
• Local candidates must live at least 60 miles from Massachusetts General Hospital to qualify for the standard rate
• Scrub color or dress code will be provided prior to assignment
• Parking may incur costs, and public transportation is encouraged
• ACLS certification is preferred but not required
• Extensions subject to adjusted pay rates
• First-time travelers are not specified as eligible

Requirements

• Active MA RN license, no pending or conditional licenses accepted
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum required
• Current BLS certification from AHA (Red Cross accepted at some facilities)
• NRP certification required
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification (NCC, K2, or AWHONN; renew every 2 years)
• Primary source verification of all licenses and certifications
• Flu vaccine required without exception

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