About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Labor & Delivery opportunity in ellsworth, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Labor & Delivery (LDRP) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and a Maine or compact RN license.
Requirements
Active RN license, Maine or compact, required
Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
First-time travelers considered only with at least 3 years of L&D experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
STABLE certification must be completed within 30 days of start
Must be comfortable with all phases of LDRP care including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and well baby care
Must be comfortable caring for Med/Surg overflow patients
Experience with shoulder dystocia, epidural management, nitrous oxide, intrathecal spinal analgesia, and neonatal care in C-sections (catching babies only, not circulating)
Experience with newborn care including vital signs, thermoregulation, hypoglycemia, bilirubin babies, and NAS babies
Responsibilities
LDRP unit providing Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum/Couplet care with 4 Labor and 4 Postpartum beds
Level III Nursery averaging 200 births per year
Low risk OB patient population; high risk patients are transferred out for delivery
Unit also receives low acuity Med/Surg surgical overflow patients (IV antibiotics, swing bed, rehab) with no infectious or telemetry patients
Rooming-in model with no dedicated Nursery RN; RN cares for well babies
Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 Laboring, 1:1 Active Labor, 1:3-4 Couplets, 1:2-3 Med/Surg
12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation every other weekend
No on-call requirement
Floating to Med/Surg or ED limited to task-only assignments (no patient assignment taken)
Charts in Cerner EMR
Unit staffed with at least 2 nurses overnight, sometimes 3
Midwife provides most patient care, with OB available on-call if needed
Support staff includes charge nurse, phlebotomy, 24/7 RT, and 24/7 hospitalist; HUC available 4 days per week; no CNA support
Orientation includes general hospital orientation and 1 shift on the unit
Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
Time off requests require manager approval
Scrubs may be any professional color; procedural scrubs provided for OR use only
Free parking available
Candidates must not have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital
Permanent residence must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility
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-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
ellsworth, ME, 04065, US
Who can apply
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