Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Hood River, OR
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,685/weekOverview
- Start Date03/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,440/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,245/week
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
LDRP Registered Nurse (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
Location: Hood River, OR
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (06/08/2026 – 09/07/2026)
Shift: 12-Hour Days (07:00 – 19:00) | 36 Hours Per Week
Job Summary:
Looking for an experienced LDRP RN for a June start. This facility operates a Level 1 Nursery and handles low-risk perinatal care within a 10-bed unit. This is a "full-circle" nursing role where you will manage patients from triage and active labor through postpartum and neonatal care. Located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, this position is ideal for nurses who enjoy outdoor recreation and are comfortable in a Critical Access Hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Active Labor Management: Provide 1:1 care for active labor patients, including fetal heart rate monitoring and treatment of abnormal patterns.
- LDRP Workflow: Manage the transition from delivery to postpartum care (1:3 ratio) and Level 1 Nursery care for neonates.
- Triage & Assessment: Perform obstetrical triage, sterile vaginal exams, NSTs, and edema/clonus assessments.
- High-Acuity Stabilization: Manage Magnesium Sulfate therapy for preeclampsia and Pitocin titrations for induction/augmentation.
- Pain Management: Monitor and assist patients receiving epidural anesthesia.
- Floating: Flexibility is mandatory. You may float to sister facilities (including Seaside, Portland, or St. Vincent) or assist as "helping hands" in the acute care unit.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of LDRP experience is preferred. 1st-time travelers are welcome.
- Licensure: Oregon (OR) State RN License (Can submit with license pending).
- Certifications: * BLS (AHA)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
- Technical: Epic EMR experience is required.
- Transportation: Must have a personal vehicle for this assignment due to potential floating between regional facilities.
Unit & Staffing Details
- Ratios: Follows AWHONN standards (1:1 Active Labor; 1:3 Postpartum).
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
- LDRP Environment: A 10-bed unit with a daily census of 2–5 patients. Surgical services manages the OB/OR for C-sections.
- Orientation: 40 hours non-billable orientation. Modules (approx. 16 hours) are also non-billable and completed pre-start.
Employer
First Connect Health
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Hood River, OR
About
Nestled along the Columbia River just an hour from Portland in northern Oregon, Hood River is an internationally famous destination among windsurfers and kiteboarders. It’s also a popular base for wine tasting and touring, with many world-class vineyards in the area. As the gateway to more than 90 waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge area, there's something to enjoy during every season. Spring brings colorful wildflowers and fruit blossoms, with summer days spent watching the incredible athletes challenge themselves on the water. Fall colors splash across the magnificent landscapes in autumn, and winter features the glorious Cascade Mountains at their best with snow-capped peaks. Historic buildings line the downtown area, housing galleries, boutiques, designer shops, antique stores, coffee shops and over 30 restaurants.
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