Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Twin Falls, ID
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Certifications

ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Shift Notes

Nights

Minimum 2 years L&D experience

Some postpartum experience

Must be able to work in both L&D and Postpartum

Able to circulate for C-sections

Must be able to care for high-risk OB patients

No critical-access-only experience

First-time travelers accepted

Prefer: experience in similarly sized L&D + PP/MB units

Prefer: recent Epic experience (include last Epic usage date in submission)

Drips / Titration

RNs must titrate drips

Common drips: Pitocin, Magnesium, Insulin

Prefer prior insulin gtt experience (will train if needed)

Provider Coverage

OB: In-house Mon–Fri days; on call nights

Neonatology: Neonatologist days; Neo APP on nights

Anesthesia: CRNA in-house 24/7 for OB

RT: 24/7; manages equipment and treatments

Equipment & Systems

EFM: Epic CPN, GE Connect

Tele Brand: Not specified

RT equipment: Vents, CPAP, BiPAP available

Scheduling & Shifts

Shift Times: 7a–7p and 7p–7a

Self/Block Scheduling: Schedule built by ANM every 6 weeks; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed

Shift Limits: No more than 5 shifts in a row

Traveler Expectation: Flexibility; fill gaps in perm schedule

Weekends: Every other weekend

Days: Sat & Sun

Nights: Fri & Sat

Holidays: May be placed in the holiday rotation

Call-Offs: Possible depending on census

Floating

Primary: L&D and Postpartum

May float hospital-wide for sitter shifts (travelers first to float)

Dress Code

RNs: Navy scrubs

CNAs: Maroon scrubs

Orientation

3-day orientation with preceptor (L&D + PP/MB)

Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Unit Summary
Unit Overview

L&D Beds: 11 rooms (double as triage rooms).

Triage Rooms: 2 designated triage rooms; typically see 4–5 triage patients/day (not including admissions).

OR Suites:

2 C-Section OR suites on the unit

2 PACU recovery bays on the unit

Postpartum (PP/MB) Beds: 17 beds

NICU: Level III NICU (supports 30+ week gestations)

Patient Volume

Deliveries per day: 5–6 on average

Deliveries per month: 150–180

Gestational Age: 30+ weeks delivered onsite; <30 weeks stabilized and transferred

Common Diagnoses: High-risk OB, antepartum complications, labor, postpartum recovery

Staffing & Ratios

AWHONN Ratios Followed:

1:1 Intrapartum

1:1–3 Antepartum

1:3–4 Postpartum/Mother-Baby

Charge Nurse: Does not take patients unless absolutely necessary

Resource Nurse: Assists unit-wide; no patient assignment unless needed

CST: In-house 24/7

CNAs: In Postpartum; assist with vitals, ADLs, baths, glucose checks, tasks, etc.

Tele Monitoring: Tele Techs available; RNs should recognize rhythm changes but do not fully interpret strips.

Required Certifications

BLS

ACLS

NRP

AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring or NCC Certified in Fetal Monitoring

Required Experience