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Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP position at a rural Critical Access Hospital in North Dakota, requiring 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to rotate between day and night shifts.
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Acute care setting at a rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with 4 L&D beds and 7 postpartum beds
Patient population includes mothers- 35 weeks in labor and mom/baby couplets
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Labor ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: Labor 1:1-2, Postpartum 1:2-3
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RNs are required to titrate drips including Magnesium, Oxytocin, Zofran, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Percocet, and Toradol
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Neonatal respiratory equipment in use includes CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow
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EFM system used is OB Trace Vue
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EMR/charting system is MEDITECH
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12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (7a–7p / 7p–7a), 3x12s per week
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Block scheduling is used; self-scheduling is not mentioned
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Every third weekend required
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Holiday coverage required based on availability
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Travelers are first to float; floating may include MSP/ED for 1:1 patient sitting
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13-week contract
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Active ND RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand; pending licenses will not be accepted
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP; pending certifications will not be accepted
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Minimum 2 years of L&D/LDRP RN experience required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Candidates may not currently be or have been within the past year directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
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A driver's license is required for consideration
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2 professional references are required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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This is a rural hospital located more than 1 hour from the nearest NICU, with limited services; independence, strong communication, and clinical knowledge are key to success in this unit
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RNs circulate for the baby during C-sections; surgery is responsible for the procedure itself
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No clinical involvement noted for certain aspects of care — travelers should be prepared to work independently within their scope
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A charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
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Unit-specific orientation consists of 3x12-hour shifts
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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Candidates with facial hair must pass a fit test (3M Aura 1860 or 3M 1870+); if unable to pass, a Portacount test is required, which cannot be performed on clinicians with facial hair — failure to comply may result in contract cancellation
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RTO must be requested upfront; 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
