Labor and Delivery RN
Twin Falls, Idaho
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7pm–7am)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (EOW); nights Fri & Sat as able
Holiday Requirements: May be included in holiday rotation
Scheduling: Schedule made 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed; max 5 shifts in a row per policy
Floating: Primary units are Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum/Mother-Baby (PP/MB); travelers may float hospital-wide for sitter shifts and are typically first to float

Unit Overview

• 11 L&D rooms that double as triage rooms (typically see 4-5 triage patients/day who go home)
• 2 C-Section OR suites and 2 PACU recovery bays on the floor
• 17 Postpartum beds
• Average 5-6 deliveries per day (150-180 per month)
• Level 3 NICU supporting babies 30+ weeks gestation; babies under 30 weeks stabilized and transferred out
• OB providers in-house weekdays, on-call nights; Neonatologist onsite days, Neonatal APP coverage nights
• CRNA anesthesia coverage 24/7 for OB
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for treatments and equipment management
• Telemetry techs on unit; RNs not required to interpret strips but should recognize basic and life-threatening rhythms
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) systems: EPIC-CPN, GE Connect

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless necessary
• Resource nurse assists with triage, deliveries, and staff support
• Certified Surgical Techs (CST) available 24/7
• CNAs assist in PP/MB with vitals, baths, ADLs, blood glucose, and other tasks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Idaho
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with high-risk patients
• Postpartum experience
• Ability to circulate in C-sections
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification

Patient Ratios (per AWHONN guidelines)

• Intrapartum: 1:1
• Antepartum: 1:1 to 1:3
• Postpartum/Mother-Baby: 1:3 to 1:4

Orientation & Onboarding

• 3 days of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor covering both L&D and PP/MB

Additional Notes

• Nurses will float freely between L&D and PP/MB depending on staffing and census
• Strong collaborative relationships between providers and nursing staff
• Located in Southern Idaho, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities and nature
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; maroon scrubs for CNAs

This position offers a dynamic environment caring for a high volume of deliveries with comprehensive support and resources on a Level 3 unit.