Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a mid-senior level Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse for an immediate opening in Kennewick, WA. The role requires at least 3 years of recent acute care experience and certification in ACLS and BLS. Responsibilities include monitoring patients throughout labor, assisting physicians, and ensuring cleanliness. This full-time position offers a chance to support women during the birthing process.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of recent acute care experience required.
• Must be able to cope with stress in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for women during labor and delivery.
• Monitor patient and contractions throughout labor.
• Ensure cleanliness and assist physician during delivery.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Recent acute care experience

Job description

Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

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We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Kennewick, WA. The right RN should have 3 years of recent acute care experience.

L&D Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during, and after delivery of a baby. L&D RNs must ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As an L&D RN, you'll be responsible for assisting physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.

Responsibilities

• Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques.
• Check cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation.
• Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after the birthing process.
• Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
• Immediate care of newborn.

L&D Travel Nurses must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS
• 3 years of recent acute care experience

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting