7 Idaho Labor and Delivery (L&D) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Unit
$3,464/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.
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Resume: Each employment history entry must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level if applicable, patient ratio, and whether it was a teaching facility. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you are applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: Mother-baby experience required. Must be able to attend deliveries, complete 1 hour of newborn care, circulate and recover C-sections, provide postpartum couplet care, and care for triage patients. Experience with magnesium required. Will accept 1 year 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/previous employees may be considered on a one-off exception basis with St. Luke's Health System approval. Block scheduling is not guaranteed; cannot work 6 shifts in a row. Travel duos need 2 cars and cannot share 1 car because they may be assigned to different sites or float during the shift.
Unit Details: Uses Epic; EFM system is Centricity. AWHONN staffing standards: 1:1 labor unless pairing 2 cervical ripening patients; postpartum 1:3 couplet care; triage 1:3, with a resource nurse used if triage reaches 4 patients. Cares for patients 32 weeks gestation and greater, including HTN on magnesium, BACs, TOLACs, some gestational diabetes, and some antepartum patients; many patients present after planned home births for medical intervention and pain control. Does not take placenta previa or placenta accreta. Travelers staff triage. Titrates Pitocin and magnesium drips; occasional insulin drips. Charge RNs do not take assignments; unit also has resource and triage RNs. Unit has 1 CST per shift; CNA coverage may be limited if covering HUC sick calls. OB hospitalist and neonatal NP in house 24/7; anesthesia in house 24/7. Tele capability is available but rarely used; patients are typically transferred to a higher level of care if needed.
Shift & Scheduling: Weekends as needed; no set minimum, based on unit needs and requests. First schedule fills unit gaps; future schedules may submit preferences but are scheduled around core staff. No set holiday requirement for travelers; may work a holiday if needed during the contract. No call required.
Floating Requirements: First to float to all St. Luke's Treasure Valley sites—Meridian, Nampa, and Boise—in 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!