5 Idaho Labor and Delivery (L&D) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Unit
$3,708/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Mother-baby experience required.
- Must be able to attend deliveries, complete 1 hour of newborn care, perform triage, circulate C-sections, provide postpartum couplet care, and have magnesium experience.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 1 year of mother-baby experience preferred.
- Charge nurse experience preferred.
Special Requests:
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
- Current or previous employees may be considered only with approval from St. Luke's Health System.
- Block scheduling is not guaranteed, and travelers cannot work 6 shifts in a row.
- Travel pairs must have 2 cars and cannot share 1 car.
Unit Details:
- LDRP model; patients stay in the same room.
- Uses Epic and Centricity EFM.
- Ratios follow AWHONN staffing standards: 1:1 labor unless pairing 2 cervical ripening patients; postpartum 1:3 couplets; triage 1:3, with a resource nurse if triage increases to 4 patients.
- Patient population includes 32+ week gestation, hypertensive patients receiving magnesium, BACs, TOLACs, some gestational diabetes, antepartum patients, and a diverse population seeking medical intervention and pain control after planned home births. Does not take placenta previa or placenta accreta.
- RNs circulate and recover C-sections and titrate Pitocin, magnesium, and occasional insulin drips.
- OB hospitalist, neonatal NP, and anesthesia are in house 24/7; tele capability is available but rarely used, and higher-acuity patients are typically transferred out.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Weekends as needed, based on unit needs and requests.
- Holidays may be required based on unit needs during the contract.
- No call required.
- Travelers fill holes on the first schedule; later schedule preferences may be considered around core staff needs.
Floating Requirements:
- First to float.
- Float to St. Luke's Treasure Valley sites in Meridian, Nampa, and Boise within primary skill set (L&D, postpartum, or antepartum) or as a sitter.
Labor and Delivery Job Responsibilities
Labor and Delivery healthcare professionals manage responsibilities that include assessing and monitoring women in labor, administering medications, supporting natural and medicated births, assisting with cesarean sections, managing patient pain, and facilitating newborns' transition to life outside the womb. With their specialized training and experience, L&D professionals are equipped to provide emotional support and education to new parents, guiding them through the birthing process and offering postpartum care during this exhilarating, yet high-stress experience. Whether you're a nurse or an allied health professional, Trusted is here to connect you with rewarding travel opportunities in Labor and Delivery. Embark on your next adventure today!
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Travel Nurse Jobs in Idaho
Labor and Delivery (L&D) healthcare professionals play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. These specialized professionals have the opportunity to support new parents as they navigate the journey of childbirth and embrace their roles as caregivers. L&D travel jobs are available in labor and delivery units within hospitals and birthing centers across the country, offering exciting opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, and allied health professionals. Explore our wide range of Labor and Delivery travel jobs and secure your next assignment today!