RN - Labor and Delivery

Unit Notes


**Current NRP, BLS, ACLS, ADVANCED AWHONN

Do ratios follow AWHONN guidelines? Yes
Required Certifications "BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced fetal monitoring
STABLE would be a plus"
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Level 1 birthing center, 32 weeks and greater, twin deliveries, high risk patients get sent out
Experience or 'Must have' skills "REQUIRED:
1) A minimum of 3 years of L&D experience (outside of their training).
2) Must have traveling experience (minimum 3 travel assignments).
3) Must be comfortable with EPIC charting.
4) Must be comfortable with circulating in the OR (bonus if they can Scrub).
Are RNs required to titrate drips? yes
Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? No
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? no cardiac tele
Shifts & Scheduling 12Hr shifts, 7-7, travelers are to fill in holes , no block scheduling
Weekend Requirement Need to be available to work weekends when needed, may be every other
Holiday Requirement Traveler should expect to assist with holidays
Is there a call or standby requirement? may be put on call for low census shifts. Travelers may be cancelled for certain number of shifts per the terms of their contract.
Scrub Color/Dress code Provided
Unit/Department specific orientation 3 shifts


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