RN - L&D

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30) Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, and Newborn care License: Active compact license required Certifications: - AWHONN Intermediate - BLS - FHM - NRP - ACLS (preferred) Must-Have: - Experience in circulating for Cesarean deliveries - Ability to start and maintain IVs - Experience administering blood and blood products Description: Previous employees of any affiliated facilities must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months to qualify for this position. Candidates must have experience in Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborn care. Floating to other areas may be required as needed. Candidates will encounter various patient diagnoses including Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, OB Triage, Antepartum, and Normal Newborns. Special procedures involve vaginal deliveries and circulation in the operating room. Responsibilities include starting adult IVs, administering blood and blood products, managing drains, epidural pumps, and PCA pumps, as well as medications like Insulin and Magnesium Sulfate. The candidate should be familiar with special equipment including circulation for Cesarean sections, high-risk Antepartum, high-risk Labor and Delivery, and LDRP. The staff-to-patient ratio is 1:1 to 1:3. Additional skills required include the administration of anticoagulation and antihypertensive therapy, assisting with high-risk deliveries, and managing pain assessment and management. Travelers may also be expected to float between nearby facilities. Refusal to float may lead to termination of the assignment and forfeiture of guaranteed hours. References covering a year within the last three years during the compliance process are required.