Travel Nurse RN - LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
Council Bluffs I, IA
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

This is an RN Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (Mother-Baby) role with a clinical prescreen and auto-offer, meaning qualified candidates can be offered quickly after review.

Key Policies & Requirements

• Fingernail Policy:
  Artificial nails are not allowed in any patient-care area. Refusal to remove them will result in termination of the contract.
• Radius Rule:
  Candidates must live at least 50 miles away from the facility.
  Candidates cannot be currently employed (FT, PT, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI or Dignity).
• Driver’s License:
  A valid driver’s license is required at submission and will be used to verify the 50-mile radius.

Orientation & Exam

• RNs must take a Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation.
• The exam is open book and based on skills learned during orientation.
• A minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure results in contract termination.

Certifications Required

• BLS
• NRP

Patient Ratios

• Postpartum (Mom-Baby Couplets): 1:3
• Labor: Mostly 1:1, depending on case acuity

Experience Required

• No specific years of experience required
• Must be comfortable with:
  • Labor & delivery
  • Vaginal deliveries
  • Postpartum care
• NICU experience is a plus, but not required

Unit Details

• Level 1 maternal care
• Primarily low-risk births
• Occasional magnesium and gestational diabetes (GDM) patients
• Common drips: Insulin, Magnesium, Pitocin
• IV pumps: Alaris

Scheduling & Staffing

• Blocked scheduling: Not guaranteed; flexibility preferred
• Charge Nurse: Present on every shift and takes an assignment
• Weekend requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Floating: Not required (closed unit)