Labor & Delivery Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Labor & Delivery Nurse - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Facility Overview

• 607-bed tertiary care center known for quality medical education and research.
• Specialties include lung, liver, and kidney transplants.
• Affiliated with Barrow Neuro Institute (#1 neuro institute).
• Teaching hospital with nursing students present.

Unit Details

• Unit: Labor Care
• Beds: 17 LDR, 8 high risk, 4 OR, 4 PACU, 8 Triage, 15 Antecare
• Births: ~300 per month, ~3800 per year
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • LDR: 1:1 during active delivery, 1:2 during labor
  • Antecare: 1:4
• RN follows patient to OR and PACU
• Charge Nurse oversees all areas, usually no patient assignment
• Nurse aides (PCTs) in antenatal and LDR
• Shifts: 12-hour (7am-7pm), including nights
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per month
• Holidays: Work included in rotation
• Scrubs provided
• Floating: Within OB arena
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days
• Common diagnoses: multiples, preterm labor, OB trauma response
• RNs also circulate and recover in PACU

Clinical Requirements & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• 2 years of core specialty experience required
• Travel experience preferred but first-time travelers considered
• Must have experience with Cerner EMR
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring Certification required
• Must be competent in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab pass/fail on Day 1)
• Must be able to titrate drips (oxytocin, magnesium sulfate)
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (for certain units)
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed

Orientation & Onboarding

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Onboarding paperwork due by Wednesday 1pm CST before start date; incomplete files delay start
• 2-day floor-specific orientation
• Pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 for key nursing skills

Work Environment & Policies

• Cannot hold concurrent contracts with Dignity AZ or CommonSpirit facilities
• Must have been off CommonSpirit as permanent staff for 12 months to qualify
• No contract shorter than 13 weeks accepted (contract length: 13 weeks)
• Parking assigned with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• No call required
• Telemetry system: Phillips
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring system: FetaLink
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7, but no vents in L&D
• OB/Neonatologist and anesthesia available 24/7

Additional Notes

• Travelers must have their own vehicle
• Cath Lab does not accept tech/RN teams
• Facility expects high competency in sterile technique and nursing skills
• Nurses may be expected to work across multiple OB areas (floating)
• No local rates; 50-mile radius policy applies

Contract Length: 13 weeks