Labor and Delivery RN
Lewiston, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN - Labor and Delivery

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Labor and Delivery RN with 3-5 years of experience, preferably trained in the LDRP model, including labor and delivery, postpartum, c-section circulation, and special care nursery.

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
• Department: Maternity (24 beds)
• Trauma Level: Level III
• Patient Population: Neonates and Adults
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 (census varies from 3 to 24 patients)
• Equipment: EFM (External Fetal Monitoring), IV
• EHR Systems: Cerner, Powerchart, Omnicell Med System

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (4x12-hour shifts)
• Rotating shifts with self-scheduling
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 48
• Call requirements: Yes

Required Certifications

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Preferred
• AWHONN Intermediate – Preferred

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in Labor and Delivery (higher value applied)
• Must have experience managing a 3-couplet assignment
• Experience in L&D, LDRP, and postpartum care
• Must be able to triage obstetrical patients and use EFM
• Skills in starting and maintaining peripheral IVs
• Ability to administer antihypertensives and insulin drips
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and recover C-sections
• Newborn care including APGAR scoring, baby nurse duties, cord sampling, ID/security banding, radiant warmers, thermoregulation, and newborn assessment
• Epidural anesthesia pain assessment and management
• Postpartum care and mother/baby postpartum procedures

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Level 1 Nursery
• Mother/Baby care
• Circulating for C-sections

Additional Notes

• No first-time travelers accepted
• No float requirements
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Location Highlights

• Lewiston is the 2nd largest city in Maine
• Close to Portland, Bangor, Boston Logan airports
• Nearby recreational activities include skiing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and cultural events

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required, but no first-time travelers accepted, indicating prior travel experience is necessary.