Labor & Delivery RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN to provide care in a high-volume OB unit with a focus on both routine and high-risk obstetric patients. The role requires circulating in the OR, competency in newborn assessments, and occasional floating to Postpartum and sitter duties.

Unit Details

• Labor & Delivery Beds: 16 labor rooms, 9 antepartum rooms
• OR Suites for C-Sections: 3
• Triage Beds: 7 (for patients >20 weeks pregnant with complaints)
• Postpartum Beds: 36
• Births: Up to 400 per month
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (AWHONN guidelines):

  • Labor: 1:1-2
  • Antepartum: 1:2-3
• Charge Nurse present on both shifts and takes assignments
• Support Staff: 2 OB Technicians per shift
• OB/Neonatologist Coverage: 3 residents + 1 supervising MD on floor 24/7
• Anesthesia: CRNAs on unit 24/7
• Respiratory Equipment: Nasal cannula troubleshooting only for RNs
• Telemetry: Tele monitoring in recovery after C-section; RNs do not read strips
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring System: Obix

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift Times: 06:30-19:00 and 18:30-07:00 (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend, possibly up to every other weekend based on unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday per contract
• Orientation: 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Scheduling Type: Not specified if self-scheduling or block scheduling

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Intro to Fetal Monitoring
• Must be able to circulate in the OR
• Competency in normal newborn assessments and routine infant care
• Ability to titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and pain medications

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must comply with a radius rule: candidate must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity)
• Driver’s license required at submittal to verify distance
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Floating: Occasional float to Postpartum and sitter duties in the hospital
• Scrub color/dress code: Surgical scrubs provided
• Attributes for success: Teamwork, positive attitude, flexibility, eagerness to learn, openness to new challenges
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

Required Experience & Licensure

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in L&D nursing based on specialty complexity and expectations
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required or specified
• Licensure: Valid RN license for Nebraska

This position is ideal for an experienced L&D RN comfortable with high-acuity obstetric care, OR circulation, and newborn assessments, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Omaha, NE.