Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Lewiston, Maine
Central Maine Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• 190-bed teaching hospital
• Provides 24/7 Emergency Care (Trauma Level III)
• Services include Cardiovascular, Cancer, Orthopedic, Women’s & Children’s Health, and Primary Care
• Joint Commission Accredited

Unit Profile

• Department: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
• Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Population: Neonates and Adults
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 (census ranges from 3 to 24 patients)
• Equipment: External Fetal Monitoring (EFM), IV pumps
• Electronic Health Records: Cerner, Powerchart, Omnicell Med System

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts), rotating shifts with self-scheduling
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Float Requirements: No
• Number of Openings: 1
• Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years in L&D, LDRP, and postpartum care
• No first-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• AWHONN Intermediate (preferred)

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience managing a 3-couplet assignment
• Triage of obstetrical patients
• Use of External Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs
• Administer antihypertensives and insulin drips
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and recover C-sections
• Perform APGAR scoring and newborn assessments
• Baby nurse duties including “baby catcher,” cord sample collection, ID/security banding, radiant warmers, and thermoregulation
• Epidural anesthesia pain assessment and management
• Postpartum care and procedures for mother and baby

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Level 1 Nursery
• Mother/Baby care
• Circulating for C-sections

Additional Notes

• No pre-approved time offer per contract
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

This position is ideal for experienced L&D RNs looking for a travel assignment in a well-equipped, accredited teaching hospital with a supportive team environment.