Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a NE or compact RN license and expertise in both high-risk OB and couplet care.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute hospital Labor & Delivery unit with 10 labor beds and 16 post-partum beds
• Care for laboring, high-risk OB, antepartum, triage, c-section (circulating), post-partum couplets, and induction patients
• Patient care aligns with AWHONN staffing guidelines and serves a diverse patient population
• EPIC EMR is used; prior experience with EPIC is preferred
• 12-hour night shifts (6:30 pm to 7:00 am or 6:30 am to 7:00 pm), including every third weekend and rotating every other weekend as needed
• Required to float between Labor & Delivery and post-partum units as needed
• Orientation includes classroom learning followed by 2-3 on-floor shifts
• Perform responsibilities including care during labor, delivery, c-sections, and post-partum recovery, as well as administration of oxytocin, magnesium, epidural medications, and blood pressure agents
• Work collaboratively with a team including OB techs, nurse aides, and a perinatal safety specialist
• Must pass an open-book orientation skills exam with a score of at least 90% to remain on assignment
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient care staff; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Dress code is navy blue scrubs
• Supportive team culture focused on communication and critical thinking
• Post-partum experience is a plus
• First-time travelers are accepted

Requirements

• Active NE or compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience, including independent management of antepartum and laboring patients and couplet care
• Experience with circulating in c-sections, induction management, and caring for high-risk OB patients
• Driver’s license required to verify distance from facility
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility; candidates with current or recent (within 1 year) employment at CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity locations are not eligible
• Two professional references: one supervisor from last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from last 3 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