L&D RN in Salmon, Idaho

Job Description:

This travel Registered Nurse assignment supports an Obstetrics Unit on 12-hour night shifts. You will care for expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery while monitoring maternal and fetal well-being, assisting with fetal monitoring and medications, supporting newborn assessments, and educating families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health. When the Obstetrics Unit has no active patients, you will be assigned to the Medical-Surgical unit to provide care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions, including medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions. The assignment offers the opportunity to use your obstetric expertise while adapting to changing patient needs across two clinical areas.

Candidates should have at least one year of obstetric nursing experience with maternal-fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care experience. An Idaho or compact-state RN license, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring are required.

Weather:

Salmon typically offers crisp, cool conditions around this time of year, with refreshing sunny days, chilly mornings and evenings, and the possibility of occasional rain or snow. The surrounding mountains add scenic views and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the changing landscape.

Fun Things To Do:

• Historic Downtown Salmon: Explore local shops, galleries, and restaurants in the heart of the city.

• Salmon River Scenic Drive: Enjoy views of the river, mountain terrain, and wildlife along a relaxing local drive.

• Day Trip—Lemhi Pass: Travel into the mountains for scenic viewpoints, hiking, and historic trails.

• Day Trip—Challis: Visit this nearby mountain community for outdoor recreation, local history, and scenic drives.

• Day Trip—Lost Trail Pass: Take a scenic excursion through the surrounding mountain corridors and enjoy seasonal outdoor activities.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Salmon, Idaho

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks