Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Boise, ID
Talent4Health
4x12 hrs, Nights

Required Certifications

ACLS (AHA or ARC), BLS (AHA or ARC), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program),RN Id/compact  PALS, STABLE Certification

Shift Notes

7p-7a, weekends as needed, first to float

Clinical Support Unit – Float Pool (Labor & Delivery)

Charting System

• EPIC

Unit Overview

Department: Clinical Support Unit – Float Pool (Women's Services)

Float Pool Coverage

RNs float only within Women's Services and may receive full assignments in:

• Antepartum
• Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Postpartum

Float assignments may occur at any regional facility:

• Boise
• Meridian
• Nampa

Staffing & Patient Ratios

• Follows AWHONN staffing guidelines
• Postpartum couplet care ratio: 1 RN : 6 couplets

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring
• STABLE preferred (required for permanent staff)

Patient Population

Antepartum

• 22+ weeks gestation
• High-risk pregnancies

Labor & Delivery

Common diagnoses include:

• PPROM
• Placenta previa
• Preeclampsia
• Diabetes
• Multiple gestation (twins)
• Other high-risk obstetric patients

Postpartum

• Full couplet care assignment
• Car seat studies
• Mother/baby transition when NICU staff are unavailable

Required Experience

Must Have

• Labor & Delivery experience
• Antepartum experience
• Postpartum experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to utilize chain of command and available resources

Preferred

• OR circulating for Cesarean sections

Not Accepted

• First-time travelers

Nursing Responsibilities

Drips

RNs are required to titrate drips.

Common drips include:

• Pitocin (typically 1–20 units; may increase up to 40 units per protocol)
• Insulin
• Magnesium sulfate

Unit Support

Charge Nurse

• Present on every shift and every unit

Support Staff

• Surgical Techs
• Occasional Patient Care Techs (less common on nights)

Respiratory/Neonatal Support

• PPV performed as needed
• NICU team attends deliveries
• OB Laborist available 24/7
• Neonatologist available 24/7 (at least one regional site with rapid response capability)
• Dedicated CRNA in-house 24/7

Monitoring

• No telemetry technicians on the unit
• Cardiac telemetry strips are interpreted by Tele Techs
• Fetal monitoring performed per unit practice

Scheduling

Shift Times

• Days: 06:45–19:30
• Nights: 18:45–07:30
• Schedule: 4 × 12-hour shifts

Scheduling Notes

• No self-scheduling
• Shift trades permitted
• Manager may adjust schedule as needed
• Request time off before assignment begins

Weekend Requirement

• Every other weekend
• Travelers work unit norms but no more than every other weekend

Holidays

• Travelers generally not scheduled
• Occasional holiday coverage may be required

Call

• No call or standby requirement

Floating Process

• Travelers are first to float
• May float:
  • Between Women's Services units
  • Between Boise, Meridian, and Nampa facilities
  • Mid-shift if census requires
• Assignment available through scheduling app approximately 1 hour before shift
• Facilities are approximately 20 minutes apart
• Easy interstate access and safe parking at all sites

Orientation

Approximately 4–5 orientation shifts, including:

• 1 shift – Nampa (L&D/Postpartum workflow)
• 1 shift – Meridian
• 1 shift – Boise
• Partial shift – Boise Antepartum
• Orientation includes L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, and OR workflows

Dress Code

• Hospital-provided scrubs

Culture & Expectations

• Strong teamwork and supportive culture
• Leadership available at all times, although managers are not always physically on-site
• Travelers are expected to:
  • Communicate proactively
  • Check email regularly
  • Use the chain of command appropriately
  • Know available resources
  • Advocate for patients and communicate concerns promptly