Labor and Delivery RN
Nampa, ID
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Women's Services (L&D and Post-Partum)

Location

• City: Nampa, Idaho
• Facility: St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Women's Services (L&D and Post-Partum)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM)

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years in Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Post-Partum (PP)
  • Experience in OR Circulation and Triage preferred
  • First-time travelers are welcome with at least 1 year of experience in mother-baby care

• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • STABLE

Unit Information

• Department: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
• Number of LDRP Beds: 14
• Number of OR Suites for C-Sections: 2
• Number of Triage Beds: 4
• Births per Month: Approximately 90
• Births per Year: Approximately 1200

Staffing and Patient Care

• Patient Ratios:

  • 1:1 during labor (unless pairing cervical ripening patients)
  • 1:3 for postpartum couplets care
  • 1:3 for triage (may utilize resource nurse if patient load increases)

• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients:

  • Patients typically 32 weeks gestation and greater
  • Conditions include hypertension, gestational diabetes, and antepartum patients
  • Diverse patient population with many seeking medical intervention

• Nurse Responsibilities:

  • Attend deliveries and provide newborn care
  • Circulate C-sections and provide postpartum couplet care
  • Titrate drips (e.g., Pitocin, Magnesium, Insulin)

Additional Information

• Orientation: 4 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Floating Requirements: May float to other St. Luke's Treasure Valley sites (Meridian, Nampa, Boise)
• Dress Code: Hospital-issued scrubs required
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Based on unit needs; no minimum requirement for travelers
• No Call Requirement

Notes

• The facility has a radius rule of 50 miles; candidates must be outside this radius.
• Travelers are encouraged to have two cars if traveling as a duo, as they may float between different sites.
• A no fingernail lacquer policy is in place due to the unique model of care.

This position offers a great opportunity for experienced RNs looking to work in a supportive and dynamic environment focused on women's health.