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

Registered Nurse (LDRP)

Location: Williston, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit with 15 beds total (7 L&D, 8 Postpartum)
• 1 OR suite on the unit for C-sections
• Approximately 58 births per month
• Patient mix primarily obstetric and neonatal, including hypertension and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
• Typically avoid delivering babies less than 36 weeks gestation
• No in-house OB/Neonatologist or anesthesia coverage 24/7
• Respiratory therapy equipment available (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow), but RNs are not required to operate beyond troubleshooting
• Telemetry monitors: Philips; Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) system: TraceView/PIP
• EMR system: Meditech

Scheduling & Staffing

• Shifts: 06:45–19:15 and 18:45–07:15
• Block scheduling only; no self-scheduling
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/standby requirements vary depending on staffing
• Charge nurse present each shift and takes patient assignments
• Nurse aides (CNAs) assist with vitals, transfers, ambulation, and desk coverage due to locked unit status
• Floating required to Medsurg and ER as needed; permanent staff usually float first

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Current BLS certification required
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NRP, STABLE
• Must be able to read and interpret fetal heart rate strips independently
• Experience with titrating drips including pitocin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate
• Critical thinking skills and ability to follow quality metrics
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must be adaptable to change and possess strong communication skills

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit-specific orientation: 3 shifts
• Scrub color: Maroon surgical scrubs provided; nurses change into these upon arrival

Additional Notes

• Nurse-to-patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips; 1:3 for couplet care
• Radius rule: Candidates must be outside a 50-mile radius and not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past 12 months at any affiliated facilities
• Return to office (RTO) required upfront; no additional RTO approvals after submission