Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Travel RN Labor & Delivery

Salem, Massachusetts

Start Date Late November Estimated Weekly Total $2,511 Shift Rotate Weekly Hours 36 Schedule 12 Assignment Length 13 Weeks

Facility

Location 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 Facility Type Trauma EMR Epic Beds 244 OR Beds 8 ER Visits 62404 Trauma Level LIII Trauma

Estimated Pay

Weekly Total* $2,511 36 Hours x $27.56/hr $992 Overtime $65.46/hr Call Back $65.46/hr Holiday $65.46/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $560 Weekly Housing Per Diem $959

TotalMed Offers

• Sick Leave Accrual in All 50 States
• Mental Health Support
• Health Benefits Available on Day One
• 401(k) Available
• Expert Support on All Aspects of Your Assignment
• Continuing Education

Your Way Is Paid

• Drug Screens
• Credentials
• Licensure
• Health/Medical Compliance Items
• Travel reimbursement available up to $1000

Description

We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Salem, MA. The right RN should have 3 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. 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. As an L&D Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• 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.

L&D Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, EFM, 3 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.