Allied Health - Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Lactation Consultant

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 Hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Compact License or state-specific license acceptable

Certifications: BLS, NRP, IBCLC

Must-Have: RN must be skilled with newborn care including assessments, vital signs, glucose screening, baths, complex feeds, and phototherapy. RN must be skilled in medication administration including magnesium infusions, insulin infusions, PCA/PCEA infusions, and heparin infusions.

Description: This position is for a postpartum registered nurse. The nurse will care for mothers and newborns, providing couplet care. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3. Weekend work is required unless specified otherwise on the schedule. The nurse will not be required to take call. Floating within the hospital may be necessary. Candidates must have experience in patient ratios. Preference is given to those with experience in a charting system, particularly EPIC. The nurse will be responsible for administering medications and blood products, as well as conducting patient education. The work involves high-risk maternal care and managing patients with specific infusions. Nurses are expected to demonstrate knowledge of metabolic screenings and neonatal abstinence syndrome. The unit supports interdisciplinary collaboration with physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. The average daily census ranges from 12 to 36 patients. Applicants must provide references that demonstrate supervisory experience. Candidates with local experience are accepted. All responsibilities must be performed in adherence to established protocols and standards of care.

About Cynet Health Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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