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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in an acute care setting is needed for a facility performing an average of 250 births per month. The role involves providing specialized care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies and antepartum care. Job Details Position Description: The unit features 14 beds, including 6 triage beds and 2 operating room suites.
Postpartum beds total 28, supporting diverse patient needs. The facility manages antepartum, high-risk deliveries, and substance abuse cases, following AWOHNN guidelines for labor patients and 1 to 4 couplet care ratios.
ACLS, BLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are required. Education and
No specific education or experience requirements listed; a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shifts are from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with an every-other-weekend requirement. Additional Considerations: Staff may need to float to postpartum, but postpartum staff will not float to the labor and delivery floor.
C-section circulating experience is required, with scrubbing experience preferred. The orientation period consists of three shifts. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse in an acute care setting is needed for a facility performing an average of 250 births per month. The role involves providing specialized care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies and antepartum care.