LDRP Registered Nurse
Durango, Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center
$2,485-2,623/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (LDRP) - Night Shift
Location: Durango, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- 12-hour night shifts
- Assignment in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit
- Average of 70 births per month
- Unit includes 12 L&D beds, 1 OR suite for C-sections, 1 triage bed, and 12 postpartum beds
- Self-scheduling allowed within unit needs; weekend and holiday shifts required
- On-call requirement: 1 on-call shift per 6-week schedule block
- Floating duties involve assisting throughout the hospital (helping hands only, no separate assignment)
- Charge nurse takes assignments; nurse aides and surgical techs present on unit
Patient Care & Unit Details
- Common patient diagnoses: hypertension, pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC)
- RNs are required to titrate oxytocin drips
- RNs read their own fetal heart monitor strips (GE EFM system)
- No 24/7 in-house OB/Neonatologist or anesthesia coverage
- Respiratory therapy equipment available (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)
- Unit follows AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios
Required Certifications & Skills
- Current Colorado or Compact RN license
- Minimum 2 years of LDRP nursing experience
- Certifications:
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Orientation & Hiring Process
- Week of orientation requires clinician to be in-state (some modules may be remote)
- Interview conducted by clinical team; no manager involvement
- Must submit driver’s license within 60-mile radius
Additional Information
- Scrub vending machine available onsite with credit provided
- Unit dress code: no specific scrub color required
- Traveler expected to manage all phases of labor on the LDRP unit
Shift Details
- 12-hour night shifts
- Approximately 36 hours per week
- Weekend and holiday coverage required (4-5 weekend shifts per 6 weeks)
Facility
Mercy Regional Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 82 beds
Durango, CO
About
Durango is nestled in the Four Corners area of Colorado in the furthest reaches of the state's southwest territory near New Mexico, far from cities like Denver and Boulder in the Front Range. It sits at the edge of craggy peaks and evergreen forests with the Animas River running through, ideal for fishing, kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding and tubing. Many visitors and locals enjoy hiking and skiing in the San Juan Mountains, but Durango may best be known for its historic steam train. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad brings passengers back to the late 19th century on the vintage train that travels to the tiny town of Silverton with its impressive National Historic District. Durango also has plenty of historic charms, with a distinct Old West feel and streets lined with elegant Victorian-era saloons and hotels tucked between award-winning restaurants, shops, galleries and museums.
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