Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced, high-volume Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and proficiency in circulating for C-sections and immediate newborn care. Requirements Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may be submitted with license/certifications pending) Current certifications required: BLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NRP Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; 3 years preferred Experience in a high-volume setting with greater than 300 births per month is required Proficiency in circulating for OR/C-section, sterile vaginal exams, and immediate newborn care required Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable) Previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required Responsibilities High-volume Labor & Delivery unit averaging 20 births and 30–40 admissions per 24 hours, with approximately 40 visits per day across 20 rooms Patient population includes obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for intrapartum, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum care; high-risk patients under 16 weeks are also cared for on the high-risk maternity unit Unit includes an obstetrical triage area for patient screening, antenatal fetal surveillance, IV hydration, medication administration, and outpatient procedures Scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births and rescue cervical cerclage are performed on the unit Double labor assignments occur daily on this unit Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15 Every other weekend required, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule Float required as needed to the Special Maternity Care high-risk OB unit No on-call requirement EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication 13-week minimum contract; extensions up to 26 weeks are accepted This is a fast-paced, high-acuity unit that is busier than many comparable L&D settings — nurses with experience in large, high-volume environments are strongly preferred Candidates with OR circulate experience are strongly preferred given the volume of Cesarean births performed Orientation is 24 hours, held weekly; pre-start modules (approximately 8–10 hours) must be completed before the first day and annually thereafter Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays RTO is not permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; RTO of 7 days or fewer may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday — additional RTO requires facility approval Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules Blue scrubs are provided by the facility First-time travelers are accepted, provided they have experience in a large, high-volume L&D setting 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 Job ID: P-713393 Open Positions: 2 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler