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Job Opportunity: RN - Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Location: Elko, Nevada
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Profile

Department: Women’s Services (LDRP Unit)
Specialty: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery (Level 1 nursery)
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Varies
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: Yes, potential to float to other departments based on census and needs
Number of Beds: 15 (6 L&D, 9 Postpartum)
Patient Population: Adults and Newborns
Patient Ratios: Per AWHONN Standards
Equipment: Omnicell Medication Dispenser, Baxter Pumps, Masimo Monitors, GE Centricity Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Centricity/MEDHOST

Required Qualifications

License: Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nevada
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) — must be obtained within 60 days of start
- Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring
Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor & Delivery specialty
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Skills & Experience

Must have experience with:
- Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD) — no VBAC
- Cesarean section care
- OB triage
- Nonstress testing
- Postpartum and nursery care, including newborn procedures
- Management of hemorrhages
- Fetal monitoring and interventions
- Management of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and hypertensive crisis patients
Common diagnoses and treatments encountered:
- Antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care
- Pre-eclampsia
- Cesarean section
- Inductions
- Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

Additional Information

Orientation provided weekly
Fit testing offered on-site
No prior travel experience explicitly required
Must be located more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify as travel

Personality Fit

Knowledgeable
Flexible
Team player
Hardworking

Notes

Facility is an LDRP unit covering Labor & Delivery, Recovery, Triage, Postpartum, and Nursery care
Postpartum couplet care provided
Street clothes are not acceptable attire; scrubs required

This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on comprehensive maternity and newborn care in a community-oriented setting.

Facility

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

4.0rating(16 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

4.0rating

Pros

Friendly staff

Cons

Not enough Team work through departments

Tia L

Med Surg (RN)

Jun '25

Review of Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital on Nov 12, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
59 beds

ADDRESS2001 Errecart BoulevardElko, NV 89801

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About Elko, NV

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Elko, NV here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Elko, NV is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may be higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 50°F.
In winter, average highs are around 39°F, and average lows are around 16°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited, but furnished housing options are available.
It's advisable to start the search early to secure suitable accommodations.

Transportation

Elko is car-friendly with ample parking and minimal traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Elko has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Elko offers a variety of restaurants serving local and international cuisine.
The area has a thriving arts community with galleries and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and snowboarding in the nearby Ruby Mountains.

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