Labor and Delivery RN
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Labor and Delivery RN

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Lafayette, Indiana
• 12-week assignment
• Day shift: 4x12 hours, 6:00–18:30
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates not accepted
• Floating required to MCH
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Free parking

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Labor and Delivery (2 years of experience)
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NRP
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Key Responsibilities / Clinical Experience

• Labor and delivery care
• Inductions
• Scheduled and unscheduled C-sections
• C-section with salpingectomy
• SROM and PPROM
• Hypertension and preeclampsia care
• Antepartum and triage patients
• Use of CADD epidural pumps
• Use of birthing and peanut balls
• Use of Alaris IV pumps
• Phillips wired and wireless monitoring
• Periwatch
• Steadys
• Hillrom labor beds
• Draeger radiant warmers
• Vein light
• V-scan

Unit Notes

• Typical ratios follow AWHONN guidelines:

  • 1:1 for active labor
  • 1:2 if not in active labor
  • 1:3 for triage or antepartum patients
• Additional patients may be assigned when the unit is busy

Additional Hiring Requirements

• Pending license not accepted
• Background check required
• References required
• Employment application must be current and explain any 30-day or longer gaps
• Skills checklist required
• Health screening and immunization documentation required before start