Embrace Life in Show Low: Join Our L&D Team!

Join our dedicated team in Show Low, AZ, as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse. This travel/contract position offers a competitive compensation of $2559.00, where you will have the rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. With a facility equipped to handle an average of 830 births per year and a manageable L&D ratio of 1:2, you will be at the forefront of bringing new life into the world, all while being backed by experienced respiratory therapists and a team of support staff.

We value flexibility, as we understand that work-life balance is essential. Expect to work night or day shifts that span from 6 pm to 6 am or 6 am to 6 pm, with a minimum requirement of three weekend shifts in a four-week schedule. Your expertise will be critical here, so a strong background in high-risk patients, C-section experience, and proficiency in fetal monitoring is required. You’ll also need to be comfortable with potential floating to other units, ensuring high-quality patient care at all times. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of families and are ready to thrive in this engaging role, we want to hear from you!

Shift & Scheduling: - Nights 6p-6a Days 6a-6p
Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4 week schedule minimum. Some like to work all weekends and others don't like to work them at all. As long as it's covered, it really doesn't matter to me.
Floating Requirement: - May float to ED or MS if experienced
Required certifications: - ACLS, BLS, NRP, Intermediate or advanced Fetal Monitoring Required
# of beds -
- 7 L&D beds
- 2 Triage beds
- 10 Postpartum beds
- 1-3 births per day
- 830 births per year
Ratios typically 1:2
Exp or Must have skills
- 2 years of experience required
- Respiratory Therapist in unit 24/7
- Support staff on unit: Patient Care Technician, Health Unit Secretary
- Nurse manager occasionally see patients (when needed)
- Need experience with:
- 3+ years of experience required
- C-section experience required
- Support staff on unit: OB scrub tech, HUC
- Call: one shift per 4 week schedule
- OB/Neonatologist not in house
- 24/7 pharmacy in house
- Must be proficient in fetal monitoring and the actions taken for fetal distress.
- Must be able to care for patients with pre-eclampsia
- Clinical background in high risk patients. Since there is NOT an in-house OB, so the nurses need to be very proficient with their assessment skills and be able to handle OB emergencies until the provider arrives.
- May float to other units of hospital (usually MedSurg) if needed
- Must be able to function in L&D and couplet care (they don't always utilize their LDRPs as couplet care beds, but can do so if census is low).
Charting System
Allscripts - Sunrise
Trauma Level
3