Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Bismark, ND
United Staffing Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

# of L&D Beds: 7 beds on the unit
- # of OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections: 1 C-Section dedicated OR, 2 GYN surgical OR
- # of Triage beds: 3 bay triage (avg 17 patients/ month) allow travelers to triage based on experience
- # of Postpartum beds: 12
- # of Births per day? Month? Year? Annually 643
- Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios?: 1:1-2
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Obstetric, L&D, antepartum, triage, postpartum MgSo4, pre E Pregnancy, accept 23+ weeks; Gestational hypertension, Gestational diabetes, No cardiac intervention- they will take occasional higher risk patients
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: 3 years of experience and ok with first time travelers, do expect them to jump right in
- EFM System: Obix
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: pitocin, mag, occasional Insulin drips
- Commonly seen other medications: procardia, labetolol push, TXA- hemorrhage, methergine, hemabate, cytotec, cervidil
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge nurse - will take an assignment
- Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? Duties?: 1 OB scrub tech scheduled M-F on Days
- Do RNs scrub?: Yes, prefer if they are able to scrub
- OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7?: OB On call 24/7, Neo on call 24/7 NNP here overnight
- Anesthesia in house 24/7?: In house 24/7
- RT Equipment: supplemental oxygen PRN
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips?: Remote tele capable unit- infrequent tele patient, (if remote tele they will have a monitor tech) RN would be expected to read tele in Phase 1 recovery for csection only (not a hard stop/preferred)
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Rotational 7a-7p, 7p-7a, done 6 weeks in advance, cognizant of sleep schedules. Manager to make the schedule, will work with block scheduling. Rotation will not occur more than weekly.
- Weekend Requirements: Every third
- Holiday Requirements: As needed
- Is there a call or standby requirement? n/a, optional overtime opportunities
- Floating Requirements: Postpartum for assignment, Peds, NICU, med/surg, PCU, ICU, ED, Psych units as 1:1 sitter or helping hands
- Scrub Color/Dress code: surgical scrubs provided
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2- 12 hour shifts on the unit
- Additional Notes: High patient satisfaction in department. referral bonus $500.00 and quarterly bonuses