Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Job Summary

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN in Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

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

L&D Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during and after delivery of a baby. L&D RNs must ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As an L&D RN, you'll be responsible for assisting physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.

• 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.

• BLS, NRP, 3 years of recent acute care experience.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Should be able to lift 20 pounds; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good skills for coping with stress and relating to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Note: Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse.