Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Rock Springs, WY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming
Employment Type: Traveler - Backfill
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide RN care for labor and delivery unit including:

  • Antepartum care
  • Vaginal delivery
  • Cesarean section delivery
  • Immediate delivery care
  • Receiving newborns in delivery room and providing Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) resuscitation as needed
• Care for postpartum mothers and newborns on mother-baby unit
• Care for well newborns and special care nursery babies, including:

  • Initial stabilization after delivery
  • Medication administration
  • Breastfeeding assistance
  • CPAP support
  • Peripheral IV access and maintenance
  • IV fluids and antibiotics
  • Management of hyperbilirubinemia and hypoglycemia
  • Stabilization for transport to tertiary care center
• Use of equipment such as computerized charting, Pyxis medication system, central electronic fetal monitoring, and Alaris IV smart pumps
• May float occasionally to medical floor or emergency room to assist with basic tasks (no patient load)

Schedule

• Night shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
• Self-scheduling with other staff
• Coverage includes 2 weekends per month and 2 holidays if working over holiday periods
• No current on-call requirements (may change based on department needs)

Unit Details

• 3 Labor, Delivery, Recovery (LDR) rooms
• 5 postpartum rooms
• 4 triage rooms
• Includes recovering area and OR suite
• Nurse-to-patient ratio follows AWHONN guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and special care nursery
• Wyoming RN state license or compact nursing license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Intermediate AWHONN certification

Orientation and Training

• Two-day orientation covering EMR system, workflow processes, and supplies

Dress Code

• Scrubs provided
• No visible tattoos
• Body jewelry must be removed during working hours except for studs in earlobes

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Floating to other units is occasional and limited to assisting with basic tasks only