Labor & Delivery RN
Dickinson, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum) position at a rural acute care hospital in North Dakota, requiring 2 years of L&D experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a rural environment, located more than 1 hour from the nearest NICU with limited ancillary services
• LDRP unit with 4 L&D beds and 7 postpartum beds
• Patient population includes laboring patients ≥35 weeks gestation and mother/baby couplets
• Staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: Labor 1:1–2, Postpartum 1:2–3
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Magnesium, Oxytocin, Zofran, LR, and various postpartum medications
• Neonatal respiratory equipment in use, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow; RNs assist with neonatal vent support
• RNs circulate for the baby during C-sections; Surgery manages the procedure
• EFM system: OB Trace Vue
• EMR: MEDITECH
• 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Block scheduling; self-scheduling not available
• Every third weekend required
• Holiday coverage required based on availability
• Floating to Med/Surg or ED for 1:1 patient sitting as needed
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of L&D nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• This is a rural hospital setting; successful candidates should be highly independent, team-oriented, and comfortable working with limited resources and provider availability
• RNs receive 3 shifts (36 hours) of unit-specific orientation
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Facial hair policy: clinicians with facial hair must pass an N95 fit test (3M Aura 1860 or 3M 1870+); if unable to pass and facial hair cannot be removed, the contract may be subject to cancellation
• RTO of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be requested upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• No clinical involvement roles available on this unit