Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery and Postpartum (LDRP)
Nampa, Idaho
St Lukes Nampa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Women's Services (L&D, Postpartum, LDRP)

Location: Nampa, Idaho
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
Shift: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a), weekends as needed
Unit: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)

Job Description

Seeking an experienced RN with a focus on Women's Services including Labor & Delivery (L&D), Postpartum, and OR Circulation/Triage for a 13-week travel contract. Nurses will work in a 14-bed LDRP unit where patients stay in the same room throughout their care. The unit includes 2 OR suites for C-sections, 4 triage beds, and follows AWHONN staffing standards.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Approximately 90 births per month (1200 per year)
• Patient types include 32 weeks gestation and greater, hypertensive patients on magnesium, blood alcohol cases, TOLACs, gestational diabetes, antepartum patients
• Does not accept placenta previa or placenta accreta cases
• Diverse patient population with many home birth midwife referrals requiring medical intervention and pain control
• Neonatal ICU embedded within 7 of the LDRP rooms

Staffing & Support

• Charge RNs do not take patient assignments
• Resource RN and triage RN roles available; triage fills quickly
• 1 Certified Surgical Tech (CST) and 1 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) per shift (CNA coverage may vary)
• OB hospitalist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner available 24/7
• Anesthesia available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapist available for troubleshooting
• No tele/monitor techs; RNs rarely need to read their own strips
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring system: Centricity

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in Labor & Delivery; must have experience with L&D, Postpartum, and OR Circulation/Triage
• Mother-baby experience preferred (at least 1 year)
• Must be able to attend deliveries and provide 1 hour of newborn care
• Experience with magnesium sulfate management required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and occasionally Insulin
• Certifications required: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), ACLS, BLS, STABLE certification
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome

Orientation & Scheduling

• 4 shifts of unit-specific orientation covering C-section, labor, and postpartum care
• Compliance and EPIC Curio assignments must be completed before starting
• Scheduling is primarily 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts; travelers fill in schedule gaps initially, then may request preferences
• No guaranteed block scheduling; no more than 6 shifts in a row allowed
• No minimum weekend or holiday requirements for travelers; holiday work may be required based on unit needs
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to other regional sites within primary skill set (L&D, Postpartum, Antepartum) or as a sitter

Additional Information

• Hospital-issued scrubs required; must change in and out at start/end of shift
• No fingernail polish, acrylic, or gel nails allowed due to NICU proximity
• Travel duos must have two vehicles due to floating between sites
• Radius restriction: candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to qualify for this travel assignment

This position offers a dynamic environment with a diverse patient population and strong interdisciplinary support, ideal for experienced RNs specializing in Women's Services seeking a travel opportunity.