Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Obstetrics/Med-Surg – Idaho
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Rural Idaho
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Shift rotations including weekends and holidays; call responsibilities included; up to 36 hours of call-off time per 13-week assignment
Highlights:
- Dual-unit flexibility: Primary assignment in Obstetrics with cross-coverage to Med/Surg as needed
- Comprehensive maternal care: Labor and delivery, fetal monitoring, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
- 13-week assignment with opportunities for mentoring and professional development
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with physicians, midwives, and support staff
- Supportive rural healthcare setting committed to patient-centered care and family education
- Required to attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and available in-service education sessions
Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Idaho or approved compact state licensure
- Minimum of one year of obstetric nursing experience required
- Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required upon hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment
- Candidates must reside outside a 120-mile radius from the facility
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients including labor monitoring, delivery assistance, and postpartum support
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to complications promptly
- Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn health
- When Obstetrics unit census is low, provide skilled nursing care to Med/Surg patients including medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and post-operative recovery
- Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care according to established standards and protocols
- Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants and support staff
- Maintain accurate documentation in patient records and communicate effectively across care teams
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting where your skills truly matter. You'll work with a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care during life's most precious moments while maintaining the clinical versatility to serve diverse patient populations. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth, quality patient outcomes, and the well-being of both patients and staff.