Travel L&D RN - $1,842 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Unit Type: Labor & Delivery

Location: Alexandria, LA

General Information:

• Number of Beds: 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, 2 operating rooms
• Staffing:
  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 6 RNs, 1 scrub tech, 1 secretary
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 5 RNs, 1 scrub, 1 secretary
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 and 2:1 depending on acuity
• Equipment: Fetal monitors, IUPC, FSE, fluid warmer, IV pumps, epidural pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: CPN, Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the labor and delivery unit.
• Perform vaginal deliveries, C-sections, amniocentesis, amnioinfusions, and IUPC/FSE placements.
• Ensure proficient interpretation of fetal strips and effective IV starts and lab draws.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proficient in starting IVs and drawing labs
• Ability to interpret fetal strips
• Proficient in conducting vaginal examinations
• Experience as an OB circulator

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to scrub for surgical procedures

Best Personality Fit

• Organized with excellent time management skills
• Empathetic, caring, and compassionate towards patients

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Additional Details

• Dress Code: Teal scrubs for nursing staff, navy for technicians
• Weekend Requirements: Rotation every other weekend
• Floating Area: Closed unit with coverage to postpartum

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19023692. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D),19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.