Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Roseburg, Oregon
Mercy Medical Center

Registered Nurse (L&D) - Oregon, Roseburg

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Location: Roseburg, Oregon
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
• Unit: L&D / Postpartum / Mother-Baby
• Bed Configuration: 9 L&D beds, 4 Postpartum beds, 2 triage beds, 1 OR suite
• Birth Volume: Approximately 850-900 births per year
• Staffing Ratios: Follow AWHONN guidelines
• Scheduling: Yearly core schedules; weekend requirement every other weekend or 1 weekend based on seniority
• Call Requirement: Two 12-hour call shifts every 4 weeks
• Floating: Closed unit except in emergencies
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided, color purple

Patient Population & Care

• Common Diagnoses: LDRP care, obstetrical emergencies, hypertension, hemorrhage
• Procedures: Circulate and/or scrub in OR for cesarean sections
• Drip Management: RNs are required to titrate drips such as Pitocin, Lactated Ringer’s (LR), Fentanyl, and Labetalol
• Equipment: 2 ventilators, 2 bubble CPAP machines
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): GE Centricity system
• Telemetry: Available; RNs read strips in OB, monitor techs available upstairs for continuous monitoring
• Support Staff: OB techs available; no in-house OB/neonatologist 24/7

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) by AHA
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Oregon RN license not required at time of application; 90-day emergency license can be requested upon offer
• License can be pending at time of submission

Orientation & Leadership

• Unit-specific orientation provided for all new employees
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor roles present on unit

This position is ideal for experienced L&D nurses comfortable with high-acuity obstetrical care, including OR participation and drip titration, seeking a night shift contract in a well-structured unit with defined scheduling and call requirements.