RN - L&D

Cynet Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for Labor and Delivery in Alexandria, LA. This 13-week assignment runs night shifts with 12-hour hours, requiring an active RN license and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP).

Responsibilities include starting IVs, drawing labs, interpreting fetal strips, vaginal exams, and serving as OB circulator. The unit features 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, and 2 operating rooms, with patient ratios 1:1 or 2:1 depending on acuity.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications required

Responsibilities

• Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
• Interpret fetal monitoring and manage obstetric emergencies
• Rotate weekends on a closed unit and participate in call responsibilities

Skills

IV start

Labs drawing

Fetal strip interpretation

Vaginal exams

OB circulator

Job description

RN - L&D

Profession: RN

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Active RN license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP

Must-Have:

• Proficient in starting IVs and drawing labs
• Ability to interpret fetal strips
• Proficient in vaginal exams
• Experience as an OB circulator

Description: The unit has 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, and 2 operating rooms. There are 16 PRN staff members, 22 full-time staff members, and 17 clinical/laboratory staff. The day shift includes 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 6 RNs, 1 scrub tech, and 1 secretary. The night shift includes 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 5 RNs, 1 scrub, and 1 secretary. Patient ratios are 1:1 or 2:1, depending on acuity. Equipment includes fetal monitors, intrauterine pressure catheters, fetal scalp electrodes, fluid warmers, IV pumps, and epidural pumps. The electronic medical record system used is CPN and Meditech. Candidates must be organized, have great time management skills, and possess empathy, care, and compassion. Typical procedures performed include vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, amniocentesis, amnioinfusions, and IUPC/FSE placement. This is a closed unit with rotation every other weekend. There may also be possible circulator call responsibilities.