Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 464,755; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Labor and Delivery RN for an immediate travel nurse position in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The role involves monitoring patients during labor, assisting with childbirth procedures, and providing immediate newborn care. Candidates must have 3 years of acute care experience and BLS certification. This position offers a competitive daily rate of $2,519.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of recent acute care experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Additional certifications may be required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and assist with breathing techniques.
• Provide immediate care of newborn.

Skills

BLS certification

Acute care experience

Job description

Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

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

L&D Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during and after delivery of a baby. They must ensure both the medical and emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As an L&D RN, you’ll assist physicians with epidurals, pain medications, episiotomies, and preparation for 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 birthing process.
• Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
• Provide immediate care of newborn.
• Stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, stoop without difficulty, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• At least 3 years of recent acute care experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC

Compensation: $2,519 per day