Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Job Description

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Des Moines, IA. The right RN should have 3 years’ recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Pay package: Based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Job : #1460280.

&D  Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during, and after delivery of a baby. They ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process.

Responsibilities include:

• Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques.
• Check cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation.
• Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after birthing process.
• Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
• Immediate care of newborn.

• ACLS, BLS, NRP certifications.
• 3 years recent acute care experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capacity to lift 20 pounds easily and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good skills for coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1