Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D, postpartum, and special care nursery experience, with night shift availability and WY or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Night shift position, 12-hour shifts (7p–7a) with self-scheduling
• 2 weekends per month required
• If covering holidays, 2 holidays are required
• On-call is not currently required, though this may change based on departmental needs
• Unit includes 3 LDR rooms, 5 postpartum rooms, 4 triage rooms, a recovery area, and an OR suite
• Staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines
• Responsibilities span labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, and special care nursery
• Patient cases include vaginal and cesarean deliveries, antepartum care, and well newborn and special care nursery care
• Special care nursery cases may include newborn stabilization, CPAP, PIV access, IV fluids and antibiotics, hyperbilirubinemia, and hypoglycemia management
• Equipment includes computerized charting, Pyxis, central electronic fetal monitoring, and Alaris IV smart pumps
• Occasional floating to the medical floor or ER may be required to assist with basic tasks only — no patient load taken on those units

Requirements

• Active WY state or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, and Intermediate AWHONN
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in L&D, postpartum, and special care nursery
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 from a peer or supervisor in the specialty within the last 3 years
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing RN care for laboring patients including antepartum care, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and immediate postdelivery care
• Newborn care responsibilities include NRP resuscitation, initial stabilization, breastfeeding support, CPAP, medication administration, and stabilization for transport to a tertiary care center
• Two-day orientation provided covering the EMR system, workflow processes, and supplies
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• No visible tattoos; body jewelry must be removed during working hours, with the exception of ear lobe studs
• Travelers are always scheduled alongside other staff members