Labor & Delivery RN
Rutherfordton, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
Call Requirement: None

Unit and Patient Population

• Unit: Women’s Services (Antepartum Department)
• Beds: 3 LDR, 4 Triage, 2 Antepartum, 10 Postpartum/Gyn/Peds
• Patient Population: Maternal, newborn, adult, geriatric, pediatric
• Patient Ratios: Based on acuity
• Equipment: Philips fetal monitors with OB Trave Vue
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MediTech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients, Maternal-Newborn patients, Pediatric patients, and OB/GYN patients
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Certifications prior to start:

  • American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (Multi State Cert) (ABCP)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • STABLE (post-resuscitation/pre-transport care of sick infants)
  • AWHONN Fetal Monitoring

Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Pediatrics, Gynecology
• Shift: Not specified
• Dress Code: Professional attire per HR policy; no scrub color preference
• Orientation available on scheduled dates throughout the year

Location Highlights

• Close to historic landmarks and outdoor attractions such as Chimney Rock State Park
• Small town with unique shops, local restaurants, and seasonal farmer’s markets

Note: Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel nurses.