RN - Postpartum

Cynet Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a RN - Postpartum in Los Angeles, CA for a 13-week contract on a 12-hour night shift. The unit has 28 beds and handles approximately 3,300 births per year.

The position requires a 12-hour night schedule, Cerner EMR, and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 for couplet care. Travel experience is preferred; no call; weekends alternating.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of postpartum nursing experience.
• Must hold a nursing license and be in good standing.
• Certifications: BLS, NRP.

Skills

Nursing

Job description

RN - Postpartum

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Postpartum

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 4 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, NRP

Must-Have:

• 4 years of experience working postpartum
• Travel experience is preferred

Description:Postpartum unit with 28 beds.Approximately 3,300 births per year.Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 to 4 for couplet care.Fetal monitoring system is in use.Electronic medical record system used is Cerner.Charge nurses may take a patient assignment if needed.Nurse aides and OB techs are available based on census.Weekend requirement is every other weekend.No call is required.One major and one minor holiday off is standard.Scrub color is navy.Telemetry is monitored via Nihon Kohden.No ventilators are present on the unit.OB attending is available 24 hours.IV team is not available.RT staff is available 24/7.Pharmacy services are available 24/7.Shifts are 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM.Nurses will float to NICU to care for feeders and growers.Pediatric unit consists of 12 low-acuity beds.Common diagnoses include high-risk factors in patients above 20 weeks gestation.Conditions may include hypertension, multiples, diabetes, lack of prenatal care, and substance abuse.No gynecological surgeries are performed during the postpartum period.Travelers are encouraged to keep an open mind regarding unit and staff functions.Potential for shift cancellations exists.Charting is completed using Cerner.