Labor & Delivery RN
Dickson, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location: Dickson, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit: Women’s Services (LDRP, OBED, NICU, 1 OR suite)
• Beds: LDRP 9 beds, OBED 1 bed, NICU 4 beds
• Patient Ratios:

  • Active labors, inductions, C-sections: 1:1
  • Couplet care: 1:3
  • Newborns: 1:1 until stable
  • NICU intermediate care: 1:3 (minimum 2 NICU nurses present)
• Staffing: No techs or unit secretaries available
• Equipment: Central monitoring, IV pumps, infant warmers, tele-med robot for neonatologist, bili-blankets, PCA pumps
• Documentation Systems: Meditech and CPN
• Scheduling: Full-time, 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays; PRNs to complete staffing
• Floating Policy: Staff may be floated anywhere within the facility as needed; some cross-training between LDRP & NICU
• Patient Experience: Daily rounding on all patients, including safety rounding

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• 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 working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Prior experience in Charge nurse roles
• Certifications:

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

Work Environment & Culture

• The unit has a highly experienced nursing team with many RNs having approximately 30 years of experience, serving as excellent resources and preceptors
• Several nurses have 7-10 years of experience, contributing to a competent and supportive team
• The unit operates as a cohesive team with a strong willingness to help each other
• Great opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Pink and/or brown scrubs required per infant security policy
• Certifications and policies are maintained and accessible via Policy Stat
• The unit holds certifications including Joint Commission, Stroke Center, Level II Trauma, and Level II NICU