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.