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

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7pm–7am)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (EOW); days on Sat & Sun, nights on Fri & Sat as able
Holiday Requirements: May be included in holiday rotation
Scheduling: Schedule made 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed; no more than 5 shifts in a row per policy
Floating: Primary units are Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum/Mother-Baby (PP/MB); may float hospital-wide for sitter shifts, travelers typically first to float

Unit Overview

• 11 Labor & Delivery rooms that double as triage rooms
• 2 C-Section OR suites and 2 PACU recovery bays on the floor
• Typically 2 designated triage rooms seeing 4-5 triage patients per day (non-admitted)
• 17 Postpartum beds
• Average 5-6 deliveries per day, 150-180 deliveries per month
• Level 3 NICU supports babies 30+ weeks gestation; babies under 30 weeks stabilized and transferred out
• Follow AWHONN staffing guidelines:

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

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 experience
• Some postpartum experience required
• Must be comfortable working in both L&D and Postpartum units
• Ability to care for high-risk patients
• Ability to circulate in C-sections
• Travelers with only Critical Access Hospital experience will NOT be accepted
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Preference for candidates with experience in similar-sized L&D and PP/MB departments
• Epic electronic medical record experience preferred (candidates should specify last use)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and Insulin (preference for insulin drip experience, but training available)
• RNs should be able to identify basic, rhythm changes, and life-threatening rhythms on telemetry strips (Tele Techs are present; RNs not required to interpret strips fully)
• Charge nurse does not typically take patient assignments unless necessary; resource nurse assists with triage, deliveries, and staff support
• CNAs assist in Postpartum with vitals, baths, ADLs, blood glucose, and other tasks
• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) available 24/7 on unit
• OB physicians onsite during weekdays with on-call coverage at night; Neonatologists onsite during day with APP coverage at night
• CRNA anesthesia coverage 24/7 for OB cases
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7 for respiratory treatments and equipment management

Orientation & Onboarding

• 3 days of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum/Mother-Baby units

Work Environment & Additional Notes

• Nurses will float freely between L&D and Postpartum depending on staffing and census
• Strong collaborative relationships between providers and nursing staff
• Located in Southern Idaho, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities and nature
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; maroon scrubs for CNAs

This position offers a dynamic Labor & Delivery nursing experience with a focus on high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.