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

Labor and Delivery RN Travel Assignment - Twin Falls, Idaho

Assignment Details

• Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
• Contract Length: 18 weeks (interpreted from 18)
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule:

  • Shift times: 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Weekend requirements: Every other weekend (EOW)

    • Day shifts: Saturday & Sunday
    • Night shifts: Friday & Saturday
  • Holiday rotation participation may be required
  • Maximum 5 shifts in a row per policy
  • Schedule made 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• Floating: Primarily between Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Postpartum/Mother-Baby (PP/MB) units; may float hospital-wide for sitter shifts (travelers typically first to float)

Unit Overview

• Beds and Rooms:

  • 11 L&D rooms (also used as triage rooms)
  • 2 C-Section OR suites on the floor
  • 2 PACU recovery bays on the floor
  • 2 designated triage rooms (4-5 triage patients/day who go home)
  • 17 Postpartum beds
• Patient Volume:

  • Average 5-6 deliveries per day
  • 150-180 deliveries per month
• Level of Care: Level 3 NICU supporting babies 30+ weeks gestation (babies under 30 weeks stabilized and transferred out)

Staffing and Ratios

• Follow AWHONN staffing guidelines:

  • 1:1 for Intrapartum
  • 1:1 to 1:3 for Antepartum
  • 1:3 to 1:4 for Postpartum/Mother-Baby
• Charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless necessary
• Resource nurse available to assist with triage, deliveries, and staff support
• Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager provide coverage on both shifts, on-call as needed
• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) available 24/7
• CNAs on PP/MB unit assist with vitals, baths, ADLs, blood glucose, and other tasks
• Telemetry technicians on unit; RNs expected to identify rhythm changes but not interpret strips

Required Certifications

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience plus some postpartum experience
• Comfortable working in both L&D and Postpartum units
• Ability to work with high-risk patients
• Ability to circulate in C-sections
• Travelers with only Critical Access Hospital experience will NOT be accepted
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Preference for candidates with experience in similar-sized L&D and PP/MB departments
• Preference for Epic electronic medical record experience (candidates should specify last use)

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips including:

  • Pitocin
  • Magnesium sulfate
  • Insulin (experience preferred but training available)
• Providers have strong collaborative relationships with nursing staff
• RNs will float freely between L&D and PP/MB depending on staffing and census

Onsite Support

• OB physicians in-house during weekdays, on-call nights
• Neonatologist onsite during the day, Neonatal APP coverage at night
• CRNA anesthesia coverage 24/7 for OB
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for respiratory treatments and equipment management

Equipment and Systems

• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) systems: EPIC-Care Provider Network (CPN), GE Connect
• Telemetry monitors with tech support; RNs identify rhythm changes but do not interpret strips

Orientation and Dress Code

• 3-day orientation with preceptor in both L&D and PP/MB units
• Dress code:

  • RNs wear navy blue scrubs
  • CNAs wear maroon scrubs

Additional Notes

• Located in Southern Idaho, ideal for those who enjoy nature and outdoor adventures
• Travelers are expected to be flexible and assist with staffing gaps
• Night shifts typically scheduled 3 times per week (3x12)