Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler is hiring a Labor and Delivery RN for a Level IV Trauma critical access hospital, requiring at least 1 year of LDRP experience and AK RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate (AWHONN Advanced preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of LDRP experience required
• Experience with fetal monitoring, including recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and use of external fetal monitoring
• Experience with labor and delivery management, including vaginal delivery assistance, hemorrhage/shock management, and medication administration (Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, etc.)
• Experience with postpartum care including cesarean section, couplet care, and lactation support
• Experience with newborn care including APGAR scoring, newborn assessment, and thermoregulation
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and use of infusion pumps
• 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of an acute care critical access hospital with LTC and outpatient services
• 3x12 variable shifts covering both day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) schedules
• Weekend shifts required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities within the state
• Epic EMR used, experience preferred
• LDRP patient population with triage of obstetrical patients
• Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care within an LDRP setting
• Assist with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, including forceps/vacuum extraction when needed
• Perform newborn care duties including identification, metabolic screening, and discharge teaching to parents
• Business casual or any color scrubs permitted
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live outside the 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO requests considered based on request, with commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Free on-site parking available

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts