Nursing - L&D

Labor and Delivery Nursing - Registered Nurse - Travel

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse for a temporary assignment in Moses Lake, Washington. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Location: Moses Lake, Washington

Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM x 4

Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension

Pay Rate: $75 - $81/hr

Responsibilities for a L&D:

Function as both a caregiver and care manager, assuming responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame implementing the Nursing Process

Perform assessment and data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status

Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilizing and adhering to pre-determined procedures, policies, and care plans

Identify patient and significant other learning needs, readiness for learning, and implement patient teaching as defined by policy and care plans

Document in patient charts via electronic medical records and/or paper processes per policy and in accordance with all regulatory requirements

Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient, significant other, and family rights regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, sex, national origin, or any other protected classification

Demonstrate appropriate delegation of patient care activities and effectively supervise assigned coworkers

Demonstrate effective organization and priority setting utilizing sound critical thinking

Demonstrate appropriate use of lines of authority

May be required to function as a Charge Nurse, including delegation of patient assignments, assisting with admits/discharges/transfers, coordinating staff coverage, and serving as unit lead

Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in field of expertise

Function with awareness of and adherence to safety requirements including security, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics

Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures, and labor agreements

Conduct interactions with team members and support groups in a courteous and efficient manner

Maintain current Washington State RN Licensure

Maintain HCP Level BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire

For Family Birthing Unit: Obtain AAP NRP Advanced certification prior to end of orientation, renewed every 2 years

For Family Birthing Unit: Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire, renewed every 2 years

For Family Birthing Unit: Complete STABLE course within 6 months of completing orientation, renewed every 2 years (optional)

For Family Birthing Unit (L&D RNs): Obtain AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification within 3 months of completing L&D training, renewed every 2 years

Demonstrate competency in caring for patients across the age continuum

Demonstrate competency on department-specific equipment

Benefits for a L&D:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.