Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Twin Falls, Idaho
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location

• Twin Falls, Idaho

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)

  • Day shifts: Saturday & Sunday
  • Night shifts: Friday & Saturday as able
• Holiday rotation may be required
• Scheduling made 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• Staff and travelers cannot work more than 5 shifts in a row
• Travelers expected to stay flexible and help fill scheduling gaps

Unit Information

• Labor & Delivery unit with 11 L&D rooms (also used as triage)
• 2 C-Section OR suites on the floor
• 2 PACU recovery bays on the floor
• 17 postpartum beds
• Average deliveries: 5-6 per day, 150-180 per month
• Level 3 NICU supporting babies 30+ weeks gestation (babies under 30 weeks stabilized and transferred)
• Follow AWHONN staffing guidelines:

  • 1:1 for Intrapartum
  • 1:1-3 for Antepartum
  • 1:3-4 for Postpartum/Mother-Baby

Patient Population & Care

• High-risk patients
• Must be comfortable working in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units
• Circulating nurse role in C-sections required
• Common drips: Pitocin, Magnesium, Insulin (insulin drip experience preferred but training available)
• RNs required to titrate drips

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse license (RN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification (or NCC Certified in Fetal Monitoring)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Some postpartum experience required
• Must have ability to work with high-risk patients
• Travelers with only Critical Access Hospital experience will not be accepted
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Preference for candidates with experience in similar size L&D and Postpartum/Mother-Baby departments
• Epic electronic medical record experience preferred (candidates should specify last use)

Orientation & Support

• 3 days of orientation with a preceptor in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units
• Charge nurse does not typically take patient assignments unless necessary
• Resource nurse available to assist with triage, deliveries, and staff support
• Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager available on call, not 24/7 in-house
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) available 24/7
• CNAs assist in postpartum with vitals, baths, ADLs, blood glucose, and other tasks
• OB physicians in-house during weekdays, on-call nights
• Neonatologist onsite during the day, Neonatal APP coverage at night
• CRNA anesthesia coverage 24/7 for OB
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 for respiratory treatments and equipment management
• Telemetry techs on unit; RNs expected to identify basic and life-threatening rhythms but not interpret strips

Additional Information

• Nurses may be floated between Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units depending on staffing and census
• Floating to other hospital areas for sitter shifts may be required; travelers are typically first to float
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; maroon scrubs for CNAs
• Strong collaborative relationships between providers and nursing staff
• Located in Southern Idaho, ideal for those who enjoy nature and outdoor activities

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses seeking a travel assignment with a supportive team and diverse patient care responsibilities.