Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Location: Kansas City

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery role requiring a MO or compact license and strong LDRP skills.

Job Details

• Position is based in an acute care community hospital on a Labor & Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit,

• Patient ratios are typically 1:1 to 1:3,

• Work includes care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and Level I Nursery settings,

• Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15,

• Weekend rotation includes 4-6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) and 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule,

• Mandatory holiday coverage includes 1 major holiday and 1-2 minor holidays per contract,

• On-call required: 2 shifts per 6-week schedule period,

• Floating may be required within the LDRP and between departments or facilities as needed,

• Unit handles vaginal births, C-sections, gynecology surgeries, postpartum care, and antenatal testing,

• Epic experience required for charting,

Job Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand at time of application,

• Minimum 3 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required,

• At least 1 year of specialty L&D experience within the past 12 months; no gap longer than 90 days in the past year,

• Current BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications required,

• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced certifications preferred,

• Proficiency in IV therapy, blood product administration, L&D management (including c-section circulation), and neonatal care required,

• Experience with Epic electronic medical record required,

• Must provide two recent professional references (one from a supervisor),

• Cannot reside within 75 miles of the facility,

• No first-time travelers accepted,

Additional Information

• Will provide couplet care and triage obstetrical patients across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum,

• Will assist with high-risk deliveries, c-sections, gynecology surgeries, and newborn care procedures,

• Required to support baby-friendly protocols and provide lactation and discharge education to parents,

• Must follow navy scrub dress code (scrubs provided),

• Free parking available onsite,

• No travel partners accepted for this assignment,

• RTO (requested time off) limited to 7 days for the contract,

• Modules and training are required before and possibly during assignment,

• Negative drug screening is required; candidates with an unresolvable issue may reapply after 6 months,