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

Labor & Delivery RN Opportunity - Omaha, Nebraska

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Intro to Fetal Monitoring

Key Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license at time of submittal (used to verify candidate is within 50 miles)
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Must be able to circulate in the OR
• Competency in normal newborn assessments and routine baby care required
• Will float occasionally to Postpartum and may serve as a sitter on the unit

Department Details

• Labor & Delivery unit with:

  • 16 labor rooms
  • 9 antepartum rooms
  • 3 OR suites for C-sections
  • 7 triage beds (for patients >20 weeks pregnant with complaints)
  • 36 postpartum beds
• Up to 400 births per month
• Follows AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:1-2 for laboring patients
  • 1:2-3 for antepartum patients

Patient Population

• High-risk obstetrics and routine obstetric care

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips such as:

  • Pitocin
  • Magnesium Sulfate
  • Pain medications
• Use of respiratory equipment limited to nasal cannula troubleshooting
• Telemetry monitoring in recovery after C-section; RNs do not read their own strips
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring system: Obix

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse on each shift who also takes patient assignments
• 2 Obstetric Technicians (OBTs) per shift assisting with duties
• 24/7 in-house coverage by:

  • 3 OB residents and 1 supervising MD
  • CRNAs providing anesthesia coverage

Scheduling

• Shifts: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend requirement: Every 3rd weekend, possibly every other weekend depending on unit needs
• Holiday requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday per contract
• Floating: Postpartum unit and occasional sitter duties on the house

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
• Surgical scrubs provided

Additional Notes

• Successful nurses on this unit demonstrate:

  • Teamwork
  • Positive attitude
  • Flexibility
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Openness to new challenges

Other Important Information

• Return to work (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals
• Radius rule: must live within 50 miles of the facility