L&D RN in Meridian, Idaho

Join a dedicated Women’s Services unit in Meridian, Idaho, for a 13-week travel assignment. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts, circulating in a busy Labor & Delivery ward with approximately 120 births per month. As part of the team, you'll handle laboring patients at or beyond 32 weeks, assist with elective and medical inductions, and support postpartum care and well newborns. The setting is well-equipped, with OR suites for Cesarean sections, postpartum beds, triage beds, and round-the-clock OB hospitalist, neonatologist, and anesthesia coverage. You'll be expected to follow AWHONN guidelines for staffing ratios and possess certifications such as BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN fetal monitoring. Experience in L&D, postpartum, and circulating skills are essential, with triage experience preferred. Responsibilities include titrating drips like Pitocin, managing stable antepartum and postpartum patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your obstetric skills in a supportive and high-stakes environment, with a schedule designed to promote work-life balance within the shifts and schedule accommodations.

Weather:

The weather around this time of year typically features mild to warm days with clear skies. Evenings can be cool, making for comfortable conditions whether you're outdoors or planning activities after shifts. Idaho’s climate offers a pleasant balance, making it an ideal time to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Fun Things To Do:

• Date Day Trip: Explore Bogus Basin for outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, or scenic chairlift rides.
• Cultural Visit: Discover the Idaho State Capitol and the nearby Boise Art Museum for a dose of local history and art.
• Weekend Escape: Take a short drive to Sun Valley for world-class skiing, mountain scenery, and fine dining.
• Nature Adventure: Visit the Boise River Greenbelt for biking, walking, or picnicking along the scenic river corridor.
• Day Trip: Venture to Craters of the Moon National Monument to walk among volcanic formations and learn about Idaho’s geologic history.

Job Specifics:

Location: Meridian, Idaho
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 48 hours