Labor & Delivery RN
Lewiston, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location

• Lewiston, Maine

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit and Patient Population

• Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit
• 24 beds with patient census ranging from 3 to 24
• Patient population includes neonates and adults

Schedule

• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Self-scheduling
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend hours as needed
• Call requirements apply

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maine
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) care
• Postpartum care experience
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Certifications:

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

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in Labor & Delivery, LDRP, and postpartum care
• Ability to manage a 3-couplet assignment
• Triage of obstetrical patients
• Use of External Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs
• Administer antihypertensives and insulin drips
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and recover C-sections
• Perform APGAR scoring, newborn assessments, and baby nurse duties ("baby catcher")
• Collect cord blood samples, perform ID/security banding, and manage radiant warmers/thermoregulation
• Epidural anesthesia pain assessment and management
• Postpartum care for mother and baby, including mother/baby postpartum procedures

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Level 1 Nursery
• Circulating for C-sections

Equipment and Systems

• Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM)
• IV equipment
• Electronic Health Records: EPIC, Powerchart
• Omnicell Medication System

Patient Ratios

• Approximately 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio

Additional Information

• 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 airports: 45 minutes to Portland, 1.5 hours to Bangor, 2.5 hours to Boston Logan
• Nearby recreational activities include skiing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and cultural events
• Proximity to coastal towns, ski resorts, and national parks