LDRP RN
Williston, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LDRP)

Location: Williston, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit. This role involves providing care primarily to obstetric and neonatal patients, with some float responsibilities to Medsurg and ER as needed. The unit includes 15 beds (7 L&D, 8 Postpartum) and handles approximately 58 births per month.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Shifts: 06:45–19:15 and 18:45–07:15
• Scheduling: Block scheduling only (no self-scheduling)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: Depends on staffing
• Floating: Required to float to Medsurg, ER, or other hospital areas as needed
• Orientation: 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Dress Code: Maroon scrubs provided; nurses change into surgical scrubs on unit

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:1 for patients on pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips
  • 1:3 for couplet care
• Common patient diagnoses: Obstetric/neonatal care, hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
• Unit includes 1 OR suite for C-sections
• No in-house OB/Neonatologist or anesthesia 24/7
• Respiratory therapy equipment available; RNs troubleshoot but do not operate
• No Tele/Monitor Techs; RNs read their own fetal monitoring strips
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) system: Traceview/PIP
• EMR system: Meditech

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret fetal heart rate strips
• Critical thinking and adherence to quality metrics
• Titration of drips including pitocin, insulin, and magnesium
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
• Collaboration with CNAs for patient care tasks such as vitals, transfers, ambulation
• Adaptability, strong communication skills, and critical thinking are essential
• Must be able to float to Medsurg and ER units as needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Dakota
• BLS Certification (required)
• Preferred: ACLS, NRP, STABLE certifications

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: LDRP Nursing
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; must have prior travel experience for this role
• Prior travel experience is required

Additional Notes

• The unit follows AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios
• Radius rule: Candidates must be located within 50 miles and not currently employed or contracted with certain affiliated healthcare systems within the past 12 months
• No clinical involvement outside of nursing duties on this unit
• Nurses must be flexible and able to adapt to changing assignments and patient needs

This position is ideal for experienced LDRP RNs who are comfortable with critical care in obstetrics and neonatal settings and who have prior travel nursing experience.