RN - L&D

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 1 year required; first-time travelers not accepted

License: Active RN license

Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE

Must-Have:

Charge experience preferred

Experience with Epic charting system preferred

Community hospital experience preferred

Travel experience required

Description:

Traveler may request one of the three major holidays.

Self-scheduling is available.

Patient ratio is 1:3.Every other weekend required.

Floating within the specialty is required.

On-call duty is not required.

Skills include administration of blood and blood products.

Assist with vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections.

Experience in circulating for C-sections and administering Epidural Anesthesia is needed.

Monthly facility births range from 100-200.Must manage obstetric emergencies, including hemorrhage and shock.

Knowledge of insulin drips and isolation precautions/PPE is essential.

Familiarity with labor and delivery protocols is required.

Skills in magnesium sulfate therapy and maintaining central lines are expected.

Pain assessment and management skills are required.

Experience starting and maintaining IVs is necessary.

Sterile vaginal exams and triage of obstetric patients are part of the role.

Proficiency in external fetal heart monitoring and IV drip management is expected.

Use of PCA (IV) administration should be within the nurse's skill set.

Additional Unit Information:

Interdisciplinary support available.

Patient age groups served include neonates, infants, and adults.

Compliance with policies is necessary.

Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope without restrictions.

Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed.

Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension.

Candidates must be away for at least 6 months after completion of assignment to return as travelers.

Active compliance with certification requirements is essential.