Labor & Delivery RN
Grand Island, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Grand Island, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Travel assignment for Labor & Delivery RN, starting ASAP
• 12-hour shifts, 6-7 shifts per two-week period
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday shifts may be required if needed
• No call or standby requirement
• Orientation: 1 week classroom + 2-3 shifts on the floor
• Unit is Blue Distinction+ for patient care with high patient experience scores
• Breastfeeding friendly environment
• No floating unless critical staffing, and then only for sitting or task duties

Unit Details

• Department: Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP)
• 15 LDRP beds and 15 postpartum beds
• Patient types: Obstetrics, postpartum, antepartum, post-surgical gynecology, pregnancy with hypertension or diabetes
• Common drips RNs titrate: Pitocin, Magnesium, Procardia
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 generally, 1:1 for laboring patients
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignments
• No respiratory therapy equipment management beyond troubleshooting
• No telemetry/monitor techs; RNs do not read their own strips

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Certifications: BLS and NRP required
• Must pass a 90% score on a pass/fail open book skills exam during orientation
• Must comply with fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate is outside 50-mile radius)
• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: candidate must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Return to orientation (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approved
• Flexible scheduling required due to weekend and holiday needs

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Labor & Delivery RN with at least 3 years of specialty experience, required BLS and NRP certifications, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend rotation. The position offers a supportive, high-quality care environment with a focus on patient experience and breastfeeding support.