Labor & Delivery, Antepartum & Postpartum RN
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Support Unit (L&D/MB/Ante)

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (06:45 PM – 07:30 AM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week
Schedule:

• 4 shifts per week, no self-scheduling (shift trades allowed with manager approval)
• Weekend work every other weekend
• Occasional holiday shifts possible (travelers usually not scheduled)
• No call or standby requirements

Unit and Float Pool Information

• Float pool covers women’s services only: antepartum, labor & delivery (L&D), and postpartum
• Float assignments can be at any facility within the region (Boise, Meridian, Nampa)
• Travelers are first to float and may float mid-shift as needed
• Assignments communicated via app about 1 hour before shift start
• Facilities are approximately 20 minutes apart with safe parking available

Patient Population and Care

• Antepartum patients: gestation 22+ weeks
• L&D patients: conditions such as PPROM, placenta previa, preeclampsia, diabetes, twins, and other high-risk cases
• Full couplet care in postpartum (mother and baby together) with 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio following AWHONN guidelines
• RN responsibilities include independent transition of mom and baby postpartum if NICU unavailable, including car seat studies
• No requirement to circulate for C-sections or recovery RN duties, but OR circulation experience preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS
• STABLE Certification
• AWHONN fetal monitoring classes (required for permanent staff)

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Must be able to titrate drips (e.g., Pitocin, insulin, magnesium)
• Excellent communication skills required, including use of chain of command and resource utilization
• Ability to advocate for patients and maintain clear communication with leadership (managers not on-site)

Staffing and Support

• Charge nurse present on all units
• Surgical techs available occasionally, less frequent at night
• Respiratory therapy support limited to PPV troubleshooting; NICU resource available for deliveries
• OB laborist and neonatologist available 24/7 at one location with rapid access
• CRNA anesthesia coverage 24/7
• No telemetry/monitor techs on units; fetal and cardiac strips read by Tele Techs when patients are on telemetry

Orientation

• Orientation consists of 4-5 shifts across multiple sites covering L&D, postpartum, antepartum, and OR processes
• Includes orientation at Nampa, Meridian, and Boise locations

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• Positive work culture with easy access and parking at all locations
• Meridian location is central to all facilities and often recommended for housing

Note: This position requires flexibility to float within women’s services and across multiple facilities within the region.