Labor and Delivery RN
El Paso, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Call Requirement: 1 call day per week
Start Date: June 1st only

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: Labor and Delivery
• Number of Beds:

  • Labor/Delivery/Recovery (LDRs): 15
  • OB Beds: 2
  • Recovery Bays: 5
  • Operating Rooms (ORs): 3
  • Antepartum Beds: 5
• Staffing: 52 total staff

  • Day Shift: 1 charge RN, 1 OBED RN, 4 RNs, 2 OB techs, 1 unit clerk
  • Night Shift: 1 charge RN, 1 OBED RN, 4 RNs, 1 OB tech, 1 unit clerk
• Patient Ratios:

  • Labor: 2:1
  • Antepartum: 4:1
  • Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): 2:1
  • Postpartum (PP): 6:1
• Equipment: GE fetal monitoring, Panda warmer, Hillroom labor beds
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): CPN and Meditech
• Permanent Positions Available: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) certification

Typical Procedures Performed

• Cesarean section (C-section)
• Bilateral tubal ligation (BTL)
• Cerclage
• Dilation and curettage (D&C)
• Labor inductions
• Use of mechanical dilators (Dilapan and cervical balloon)
• Outpatient services such as Rhogam administration, iron infusion, antenatal steroids, and OB emergency department care

Schedule and Call Details

• Call required twice per schedule
• Weekends: Two weekends per schedule (AM shifts on Saturday and Sunday; PM shifts on Friday and Saturday)
• Hours per week: Approximately 36 hours

Unit Policies and Protocols

• Oxytocin protocol
• Induction of labor guidelines
• Care guidelines for maternal hemorrhage and severe hypertensive/preeclampsia patients
• Magnesium sulfate administration
• Maternal Early Warning System (MEWS)
• Glucose management for diabetic obstetric patients

Work Environment and Culture

• Maternal Level III designation
• Mother-friendly facility
• Team-oriented with emphasis on open-mindedness and positivity
• Dress code: Galaxy blue scrubs with a specific patch; closed-toe shoes required

Additional Information

• High delivery volume: approximately 2,600 deliveries per year
• Unit uses advanced fetal monitoring and labor equipment
• No permanent positions currently available on the unit
• Competitive and supportive work environment with experienced staff

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel assignment with a well-equipped, high-volume maternal care unit.