LDRP Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum) position at an acute care hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, requiring night shift availability and proficiency in labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital LDRP unit serving a Level 1 maternal care population
• Common patient cases include low-risk births, as well as patients requiring magnesium sulfate and gestational diabetes management (GDM)
• Common drips include insulin, magnesium sulfate, and Pitocin
• Alaris IV pumps are used on the unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3 for mom-baby couplets and 1:1 for laboring patients, depending on acuity
• EMR system is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend is required
• This is a closed unit — floating to other units is not required
• Charge nurses are present on each shift and carry their own patient assignment
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure to pass may result in termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas — refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• Candidates who were previously employed directly (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through an outside staffing firm will be considered
• Flexible scheduling is preferred

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license, currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required — pending certifications are not accepted
• Experience performing labors, deliveries, and postpartum care is required
• NICU experience is a plus
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by a valid driver's license
• Candidates may not currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references are required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

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