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Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN
Job in
Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi, 39466, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Forrest County General Hospital - 130 Highland Parkway
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Obstetrics, Neonatal/ NICU Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- Fetal Heart Monitor Course
- Licensed RN able to practice in the State of Mississippi
Certification Details
- The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Director and is delegated an assignment by the charge nurse to achieve quality patient care.
- The Clinical Nurse implements the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the unit charge nurse.
- Responsible to the unit Director for patient care and accountable to the Director of Nursing.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient status and provide care as per department policies and procedures.
- Documents all care and pertinent information in the Medical Record to ensure continuity of care.
- Demonstrates technical aptitude for labor & delivery equipment including fetal monitors, telemetry fetal monitoring, fetal scalp electrodes, intrauterine pressure catheter, epidural pumps, radiant warmers, delivery lights, and patient IV infusion pumps.
- Applies critical thinking skills in emergent situations recognizing maternal and fetal complications during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
- Anticipates needs of physicians and anesthesia to expedite emergencies and intervenes in delivery complications such as shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, and hypertensive crisis.
- Positions laboring patients safely to enhance uteroplacental blood flow and assists with vacuum extractor or forceps.
- Performs safe practices related to care of mother/infant couplet and recognizes compromised newborns to perform emergency interventions.
- Educates on the ten steps to successful breastfeeding.
- Communicates and interacts appropriately with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups with cultural and religious sensitivity.
- Builds respectful relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and agencies.
Job Details
- Graduate of a recognized and accredited Registered Nurse program.
- Licensed RN able to practice in the State of Mississippi.
- Two years of nursing experience required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation certification required.
- S.T.A.B.L.E certification required.
- Fetal Heart Monitor Course required.
Job Requirements
- Night shift.
- 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
- 42 hours per week.
- 36 hours/48 hours rotation or straight 48 hours per week.
- Every other weekend required.
Schedule Information
- Labor and Delivery unit.
- Involves troubleshooting labor and delivery equipment including fetal monitors and telemetry fetal monitoring.
- Care for mother/infant couplet.
- Involves assisting with vacuum extractor or forceps during delivery.
- Requires recognition and intervention in delivery complications such as shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, and hypertensive crisis.
- Involves positioning laboring patients to enhance uteroplacental blood flow.
- Requires ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks including repositioning patients under epidural anesthesia.
Unit Specific Information
- Must be able to lift, handle, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Uses Epic EMR system.
- Timekeeping via Kronos.
- Scrubs color:
Galaxy Blue. - Professional appearance required including natural or neutral hair colors.
- Level 1 unit with 10-17 deliveries per month.
- Positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve department goals.
- Adheres to organizational values including safety and compliance standards.
- Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines.
- Complies with departmental and facility policies.
- Uses department communication app appropriately.
- Prohibits spreading rumors and gossip to maintain a positive work environment.
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