Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Grand Island, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location: Grand Island, Nebraska
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts (day and night)
Schedule: Every other weekend rotation; holiday coverage as needed
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Seeking experienced Labor & Delivery RNs for a travel assignment in Nebraska. This role involves working in a busy LDRP unit with approximately 400 births per year. The unit has 15 LDRP beds and 15 postpartum beds, following AWHONN guidelines with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:1 for laboring patients.

Typical patient population includes obstetrics, postpartum, antepartum, post-surgical gynecology, and pregnancies complicated by hypertension or diabetes. RNs are required to titrate drips such as Pitocin, Magnesium, and Procardia. Floating is rare and limited to non-patient care tasks if critical staffing occurs.

The unit is recognized for high patient care standards and is breastfeeding friendly.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience
• BLS Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% (open book)
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate is outside a 50-mile radius)
• Compliance with fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas

Orientation & Training

• 1 week classroom orientation
• 2-3 shifts of floor orientation

Additional Information

• No call or standby requirements
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignments
• No requirement to manage respiratory equipment beyond troubleshooting
• No telemetry or monitor tech support; RNs do not read their own strips
• Schedule managed by the unit manager
• Candidates cannot currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN within 50 miles at certain affiliated facilities
• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed

Notes

• This is a popular travel destination with many recreational opportunities and scenic surroundings
• The position is expected to fill quickly due to high demand

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses seeking a rewarding travel assignment with supportive leadership and a patient-centered environment.