Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring a minimum of 2 years of LDRP experience and active NC or compact RN license, working 12-hour night shifts on a 13-week contract.

Details

• Work in a Labor & Delivery unit at a 457-bed Level 3 Trauma center designated as a Maternal Fetal Medicine Referral Center
• Unit consists of 13 labor beds and 5 triage rooms with an average daily census of 9-10 patients
• Patient population includes high-risk antepartum, active labor, triage, pre-eclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and immediate postpartum care
• Approximately 60-65 deliveries per month
• RN-to-patient ratio for laboring patients is 1:1-2
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call required for travelers
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating is required within the region and scope of practice, including facilities in Region 1: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH - peds only); candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, GE monitors, Monica Novii, and Neptune

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM
• Minimum 2 years of LDRP experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in labor management, circulating cesarean sections, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, Pitocin management, and epidural management
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Orientation includes a general facility NEO session followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Robust departmental support includes a charge nurse 24/7, OB Mentor, OB Physicians, Anesthesia/CRNA team, Scrub Tech, Secretary (M-F 8am-5pm), Respiratory Therapy 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, Intensivist 24/7, IV/VAT Team, and Phlebotomy services
• Green OR scrubs are provided by the hospital
• Free parking is available on site
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract end date
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Unit culture is described as hardworking and team-oriented
• A clinical interview is required