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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute care setting, requiring at least 1 year of relevant experience and current WA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Labor & Delivery unit with 2 L&D rooms and use of acute care beds for postpartum care
• Approximately 50-60 births per year with low acuity and most high-risk cases referred out
• 12-hour shifts with set scheduling; shift times are typically 6:00a-6:30p or 6:00p-6:30a
• Schedule includes 4 days on, 2 days off, then 2 days on, 6 days off in rotation
• Weekend shifts required, typically every other weekend
• May float to the Acute MedSurg unit if there are no OB patients
• No OB nurse aides or surgical techs; RNs cover all L&D patient care
• C-Sections performed in OR with PACU recovery; OB RNs provide newborn care, not circulating
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used is Cerner; fetal monitoring with Fetal Link system
• RNs are responsible for labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care, including monitoring patients on magnesium
• 1:1 nurse to patient ratio is standard; occasional 1:2 ratio possible
• Charge RN is responsible for the entire hospital during all shifts
• Scrub attire should be clean and professional with no specific color requirement
• One-day orientation provided on the unit
• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs
• On-call anesthesia coverage; OB providers in clinic during the day and available within 20 minutes after hours
• No in-house respiratory therapist; RNs must manage basic respiratory equipment for newborns

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Labor & Delivery, antepartum, and postpartum nursing care
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and intermediate or higher C-EFM
• Experience titrating drips, including insulin and magnesium
• Must be able to work shifts on the Acute MedSurg floor as needed

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