Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN
Dickinson, ND
BHS Workforce
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

LDRP Travel RN — Job Details

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Schedule: 4x12s
• Hours: 48 hours/week guaranteed
• Shift Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend: Every 3rd weekend
• Holidays: As needed / depending on availability
• Scheduling: Block scheduling
• First to Float: Yes

Department

• Unit: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum)
• L&D Beds: 4
• Postpartum Beds: 7
• Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Setting: Acute Care
• Facility: Rural hospital
• NICU: More than 1 hour away; limited services

Patient Population

• Patients >35 weeks in labor
• Mother/Baby couplets
• Labor Ratio: 1:1–2
• Postpartum Ratio: 1:2–3
• Follows AWHONN guidelines

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Strong teamwork, communication, independence, and clinical knowledge preferred
• Provider consistency is important

Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Common medications/infusions:
  • Magnesium
  • Oxytocin
  • Lactated Ringer's
  • Zofran
  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Ibuprofen
  • Acetaminophen
  • Percocet
  • Toradol
• Neonatal respiratory equipment:
  • CPAP
  • BiPAP
  • High-flow
  • Troubleshooting as needed
• EFM System: OB TraceVue
• Surgery handles C-sections; L&D nurses circulate for the baby

Charge Nurse

• Charge nurse present on each shift
• Charge nurse takes an assignment

Floating

• May float to MSP/ED as a helping hand
• Primarily for 1:1 patient observation/sitting

Orientation

• 3 × 12-hour shifts

Scrubs

• Provided by facility

Fit Testing / Facial Hair

• Facial hair requires successful completion of either:
  • Primary fit test
  • Secondary fit test
• Approved masks:
  • 3M Aura 1860 (small/regular)
  • 3M 1870+
• If unable to pass the standard fit test, a PortaCount test is required.
• PortaCount cannot be completed for clinicians with facial hair.
• PAPR cannot be provided on-site solely because of facial hair.
• If facial hair prevents required fit testing, the contract may be canceled.

Submission Requirements / Restrictions

• BSN: Not required
• License: Required to submit
• Radius Rule: 50 miles
• Candidate cannot currently be:
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • PRN
  • Working at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity
• RTO: Must be submitted upfront
  • Maximum 7 days for a 13-week contract
  • Additional RTO will not be approved after submission