Travel L&D RN - $1,874 per week

TotalMed RN; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a Labor and Delivery travel nurse in Dallas, TX. This 13-week assignment requires a 36-hour work week, 12-hour nights, and a fast-paced obstetric unit. The ideal candidate has 3 years of acute care experience and current BLS, AWHONN, NRP, and ACLS certifications.

Immediate start with tax-free stipend and travel pay details to be confirmed. As a travel L&D RN, you will support mothers before, during, and after delivery, assist with epidurals or cesarean prep, and help

Qualifications

• 3 years' recent acute care experience required.
• Certifications: BLS, AWHONN, NRP, ACLS (additional certifications may be required).

Responsibilities

• Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and assist with breathing techniques.
• Periodically check cervix to gauge progression.
• Keep beds clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids around birth.
• Assist physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, and delivery instruments.
• Provide immediate care of the newborn.

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS

AWHONN

NRP

ACLS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.

Specialty

Labor and Delivery

Discipline

RN

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

13 weeks

Hours per Week

36 hours per week

Shift

12 hours, nights

Employment Type

Travel

Position Summary

We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Dallas, TX. The right RN should have 3 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

As an L&D Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: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.Immediate care of newborn.

Physical Demands

L&D Travel Nurses should 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

• BLS, AWHONN, NRP, ACLS, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Job ID & Compensation

TotalMed RN Job ID #1466976. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Job Title

Posted job title: Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1