Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Rapid City, SD
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

General Information

We are seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The facility has:

• 10 Labor & Delivery (LD) beds
• 4 Obstetric Emergency Department triage beds
• 4 Antepartum rooms
• 2 Operating Rooms (OR)
• 20 Mother/Baby beds, with a nursery that encourages rooming in and couplet care

Minimum Experience Requirement

• A minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience or 2 years of Postpartum/GYN experience is required.

• First-time travelers are accepted.

Patient Types

The facility provides care for a diverse range of expectant mothers:

• High-risk patients and low-intervention laboring patients
• Patients with complications such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and those requiring magnesium sulfate infusions
• Post-surgical and gynecological patients (e.g., hysterectomies, ovarian cysts)

Patient Ratios

• Antepartum: 1:3
• Inactive Labor: 1:2
• Active Labor: 1:1
• Postpartum/Couplet care: Generally 1:3 couplets; maximum of 1:4 couplets if necessary
• NICU Feeder/Grower groups: 1:3
• Peds: Up to 1:5

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred Certifications

• Stability assessment skills for CBC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Certification in inpatient obstetrics
• Electronic fetal monitoring
• Inpatient antepartum knowledge

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Caring for couplets and experiencing with GYN surgical cases
• Providing care for patients in labor and delivery settings
• IV starts, phlebotomy, administration of magnesium sulfate, blood administration and insulin gtts
• Assisting with c-sections and providing recovery care
• Conducting cervical checks and managing postpartum care
• Floating to other units such as NICU, Pediatrics, and PICU as needed

Support and Team Structure

The unit is staffed by a comprehensive team, including:

• Nursing Aides and IBCLC lactation nurses
• On-site OB physician team and Anesthesia/CRNAs
• Scrub Techs available to support nursing staff

A Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is also available to assist with patient care when needed.

Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts: 0630/1830 and 1830-0630
• Variable shifts with a requirement to work both nights and days during the contract
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend; could be less based on team preferences

Additional Information

• Free parking available
• Orientation provided for both the facility and unit
• Charting system used: EPIC

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to join a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.