An OB or GYN Registered Nurse provides gynecological care to women, and care to women during pregnancy. Works with supervision from OB/GYN Physicians. Cares for patients in a clinical or community health setting.
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift travel assignment at a critical access hospital in Minnesota, requiring Epic/Excellian proficiency and at least 1 year of L&D experience. Details Critical access hospital with 19 staffed beds, located in Minnesota Labor & Delivery unit with an LDRP setting delivering fewer than 100 births per month Average daily census of 1-2 patients Patient ratios: 1:3 on days, 1:2-3 on nights and weekends Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7p-7a) Every other weekend required; every 3rd weekend may be considered No on-call responsibilities Floating may be required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate — travelers are not expected to take a patient assignment outside of OB, but may serve as a 'watcher' for mental health or at-risk patients, or assist with vitals, toileting, and repositioning on med/surg Block scheduling will be considered Charting system: Epic (Excellian) — experience required 20-week assignment Requirements Active MN RN license required; pending license accepted at time of offer Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and FHM Preferred certifications: AWHONN Intermediate Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required Proficiency with Epic/Excellian charting system required Must be able to perform IV starts Must be able to provide comprehensive L&D care including triage, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible 1 supervisor reference required for consideration Fingerprinting (LiveScan) required — candidates must complete this as early as possible, as results can take 1 day to 3-4 weeks; this is a Minnesota state requirement with no exceptions Additional Information Responsibilities span the full continuum of OB care: triage, antepartum monitoring (NST, EFM), labor support, delivery assistance, postpartum care, couplet care, and newborn assessment Key clinical skills include fetal heart monitoring (external and internal), IUPC placement, hemorrhage/shock management, Pitocin/Magnesium Sulfate administration, and epidural pain management Newborn care includes APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, hypoglycemia management, and discharge teaching to parents Charge nurse experience is preferred Community hospital experience is preferred Travel experience is preferred but not required; first-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates who previously worked at this health system as permanent staff or per diem must have been gone at least 3 months from their last shift before being eligible RTO requests are ideally limited to no more than 5 days for the duration of the assignment Pre-start online modules are required prior to the first shift; completion is tracked via transcripts Scrubs are provided by the facility Parking is free in any unrestricted space
