RN - L&D

LDRP Registered Nurse (RN) - Float

The LDRP Registered Nurse (RN) - Float position offers an exciting opportunity for skilled nursing professionals to deliver high-quality care within a dynamic labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum setting. This role requires adaptability, critical thinking, and a commitment to patient-centered care for both obstetric and neonatal populations.

Number of Labor and Delivery Beds: 15 (7 L&D, 8 Postpartum)

OR Suites for C-Sections: 1

Average Births: 58 per month

Staffing Ratios: 1:1 for pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips; 1:3 couplet care

Common Patient Diagnoses: Hypertension, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), patients above 36 weeks gestation, and mixed obstetric/neonatal conditions

Assess and interpret fetal strips with proficiency.

Titrate drips including pitocin, magnesium, and insulin as per guidelines.

Float to Med/Surg and ER units as needed.

Engagement in quality metrics and following best practices aligned with AWHONN guidelines.

Work collaboratively with nurse aids and surgical techs for patient care support.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Preferred certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE.

Experience in reading and interpreting fetal strips is essential.

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and resolve complex care situations.

Prior travel nursing experience is a plus.

No clinical involvement required outside of patient care duties.

Charge nurse available on each shift, who also takes patient assignments.

Nurse aids will assist with vital signs, paperwork, and patient mobility.

Respiratory Therapy equipment available, though nurses are primarily responsible for troubleshooting.

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) system used: Traceview/PIP.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech.

Shifts: 0645-1915 and 1845-0715.

No self-scheduling; block scheduling is allowed.

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday.

Scrubs provided; color is maroon, to be worn upon changing on the unit.

Three shifts of department-specific orientation provided.

Successful candidates will be adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage changing situations effectively.