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Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

General Information

This opportunity is within a 388-bed hospital featuring a Level 3 Trauma Center. We are seeking skilled professionals to join our team on a contract basis with a duration of 21 weeks.

Patient Care

The unit provides care for both high-risk and low-risk ante-partum and intra-partum pregnant women, as well as immediate postpartum care and stabilization of normal newborns, focusing on couplet care.

Patient Ratios

• 1:1 for high-risk patients
• 1:2 for normal cases

Care practices will align with AWHONN guidelines.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Surgical Scrub: BLS, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Required Skills

• Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) placement
• Fetal scalp electrode (FSE) placement
• IV starts
• Circumventing C-sections

Unit Support Structure

• No CNAs; OBT personnel assist with vaginal delivery recoveries
• 24/7 Receptionist/Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Charge nurse available 24/7
• Registered Nurses are responsible for phlebotomy as necessary
• Available IV/Vascular Access Team (VAT) support
• Respiratory Therapy available with NICU
• Hospitalist coverage
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and cardiac telemetry

Technology & Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• IV pumps: Baxter
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Fetal monitoring systems: GE/Centricity and Phillips EFM/telemetry

Floating Requirements

RNs may float to postpartum and NICU units for Level 2 newborn care as needed.

Orientation

Orientation typically spans 2-3 shifts, based on the competency and comfort level of the RN.

Scheduling Expectations

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend required
• Holiday commitment: one holiday during the contract period may be required
• Shift times: 1900-0730 and 0700-1930
• Scheduling cycle: Sunday through Saturday

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Dark blue, provided by the organization
• Free parking available in designated areas

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