American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring NE or compact licensure and competency in circulating OR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Level 1 trauma, acute care Labor & Delivery unit
• 16 labor rooms, 9 antepartum rooms, 3 OR suites for C-sections, 7-bed triage, and 36 postpartum beds
• Handles high-risk OB and routine obstetric patients with up to 400 births per month
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:1-2 for labor, 1:2-3 for antepartum
• RNs are responsible for titrating medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and pain medications
• Unit uses Epic for EMR and Obix for electronic fetal monitoring
• Night shifts (12 hours); required to work every third weekend, may be up to every other weekend as needed
• Required to float to Postpartum; occasional float as a 'sitter' elsewhere throughout the hospital
• Major and minor holiday coverage required
• Charge nurse present on both shifts; 2 OBTs and 24/7 CRNA, resident, and attending MD support
• Will occasionally float to postpartum unit and provide care to both mothers and infants
• RNs must be able to circulate in OR for C-sections and perform normal newborn and routine baby care
• Team-oriented environment with 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Surgical scrubs are provided and required
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront with no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; additional time off is not approved
• Preference for candidates demonstrating flexibility, teamwork, and a willingness to learn

Requirements

• Active NE or compact state RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and Intro to Fetal Monitoring
• Competency in OR circulation for C-section procedures is required
• Proficiency in normal newborn assessments and routine infant care required
• Ability to titrate Pitocin, Magnesium, and pain medications as per protocols
• Epic experience preferred
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license will be used to verify address
• Cannot be currently or recently (within the past year) employed full time, part time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity
• Fingernail policy prohibits artificial nails for direct patient care

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-627360. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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