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Labor & Delivery RN (Antepartum/Postpartum/Nursery)
Port Lavaca, Texas
Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca

$2,124-2,704/week

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Location: Port Lavaca, Texas
Facility: Memorial Medical Center (25-bed Critical Access Hospital)
Employment Type: Contract (Approximately 14 weeks)

Memorial Medical Center is a small, rural hospital with a 25-bed capacity.
Located in Port Lavaca, TX, within a 2-3 hour drive of Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi.
The Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit is designated Level One for Maternal and Neonatal Care.
The area has a large transient population due to ongoing plant construction.

Seeking a nurse experienced in rural healthcare settings.
Strong assessment skills and experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) are essential.
The L&D department typically operates with a 2-person staffing model.
Staff are generally cross-trained in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum (PP), and nursery roles.
The department averages 15-20 deliveries per month.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used: OBIX.

Certifications required: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, NRP, ATT
Housing can be challenging due to local construction and tourism; RV accommodations are often the best option for travelers.

This position is ideal for nurses with rural healthcare experience who are comfortable working in a small, versatile L&D unit.