Labor and Delivery RN
Polson, MT
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Polson, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position may float between units as needed.
• No on-call required.
• Weekend shifts required, distributed evenly among RNs.
• No block schedules required.
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 6:1.
• Special requirement: Experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP).
• Facility type: Critical Access Hospital with 22 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Scrub color: Any (OR provided).
• Parking: No fee.

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Licensure: Valid RN license for Montana.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society.
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWHONN or NCC-EFM).
  • Other certifications as required by clinical track or facility.
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
  • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment or valid EFM certification for L&D RNs.
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 45 days of start.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • State-specific searches as applicable.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start.
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) annually.
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu (seasonal), COVID vaccine or declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
  • Respiratory safety clearance annually.
• References:

  • Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment Application:

  • Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.

Additional Information

• Floating Policy: May be required to float to other units or facilities within reasonable distance.
• Documentation and compliance with facility-specific and state-specific requirements are mandatory.
• Required to complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Epic charting training required.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position.

Work Environment

• Critical Access Hospital setting.
• Use of Epic electronic health record system.
• Collaborative team environment with varied patient ratios.
• Scrubs provided for OR; scrub color flexible.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in Montana with a critical access hospital environment.