Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Riverside Community Hospital
City/State: Riverside, CA

This unit specializes in Labor and Delivery with the following details:

• Number of Labor Beds: 11
• Number of OB Evaluation Beds: 4
• Number of OB Post Anesthesia Care Unit Beds: 2
• Operating Rooms: 2
• Staffing: > 79 (including Charge RNs and OB Techs)
• Patient Ratios: 1 RN to 2 patients, and 1 RN to 1 patient depending on circumstances
• Type of Equipment: GE fetal monitoring
• Electronic Medical Records: CPN, Meditech

Position Overview

The Labor and Delivery unit is looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our team for a 13-week travel assignment. This role involves a commitment to exceptional patient care during labor and delivery processes.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Skills:

• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification
• Experience with Couplet Care when floated to postpartum

Preferred Skills:

• At least 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Transition Nurse/Baby Catching experience

Typical Procedures

Registered Nurses in this unit will perform the following:

• Non-Stress Tests (NST)
• Cervical exams
• Labor management and medication titration
• McRoberts maneuver

Work Environment

The ideal candidate will be one who thrives in an environment characterized by organized chaos and manages multiple patients effectively. A team-oriented mindset is essential.

Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP
• AWHONN EFM

Additional Information

Dress Code: Hospital-issued infant security scrubs are required.

Weekend shifts may be required, based on unit needs.