Travel Nurse RN - LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum - $3,040 per week

Company: Planet Healthcare
Location: Ellsworth
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/14/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
  • General Information
    • Level III Nursery
    • 200 births per year
    • Beds: 4 Labor & 4 Postpartum
    • Minimum experience? 2 years
    • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 3 years L&D experience - decline otherwise
    • Patient Types:
      • Low risk; all high risk are patients are transferred out for labor and delivery,
      • LDRP - meaning the patient will stay on this unit for Antepartum, Intrapartum and Postpartum/Couplet care. Traveler must be comfortable with all phases as well as care of well babies - confirm in offer they are comfortable with this
      • Post-partum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, HELLP, bilirubin babies, NAS babies, feeders/growers
      • They also get MSU surgical patient overflows. Low acuity patients there for IV Antibiotics, swing bed or rehab. No infectious patients, no telemetry monitoring - confirm in offer they are comfortable with this - average ratio with Med/Surg patients would be 1:2-3 patients
      • They have a low volume of deliveries, averaging 200/year.
      • Rooming in model - there is no dedicated Nursery/Nursery RN - RN will care for babies as well
      • Patient Ratios:
        • Based on AWHONN guidelines
          • 1:2 Laboring
          • 1:1 Active Labor
          • 1:3-4 Couplets
          • 1:2-3 Med Surg
          • Required Certifications:
            • BLS
            • ACLS
            • NRP
            • Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring
            • STABLE - must complete within 30 days of start
            • Skills required:
              • This is an LDRP - Traveler must have experience with all phases of Labor and Postpartum care, as well as care of well babies
              • Shoulder dystocia, Epidural management, nitrous as requested, intrathecal spinal analgesia, will go into C-sections only to catch babies and provide neonatal care - will not be required to circulate C-sections at this time,
              • Care of the newborn to include: VS, thermoregulation, hypoglycemia, bilirubin babies, NAS babies
              • Support on the Unit:
                • Unit is staffed with at least 2 nurses overnight, 3 nurses at times.
                • CNA: none
                • HUC: available 4 days per week
                • Midwife will do most of the care
                • OB is available if needed (will need to call)
                • Charge nurse
                • Phlebotomy
                • RT 24/7
                • Hospitalist 24/7
                • Charting System: Cerner
                • Floating: If yes, where?
                  • MS or ED to task only (no patient assignment taken)
                  • Orientation: (facility and unit)
                    • General hospital orientation
                    • 1 shift on unit
                    • Scheduling:
                      • Weekend rotation: Every other
                      • Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call
                      • Holiday Expectations: Every other
                      • Approval of time off? Seek manager approval, Kim McGeoghegan
                      • Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
                        • Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional; procedural scrubs provided for OR only
                        • Free Parking? Yes About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let's face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you're currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you're looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you've come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND - CHICAGO - RALEIGH - BOSTON - PHOENIX Benefits
                          • Medical benefits
                          • Vision benefits
                          • Dental benefits
                          • 401k retirement plan
                          • Weekly pay
                          • Referral bonus

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