Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,559 per week

TotalMed; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking a Labor and Delivery RN for a 13-week assignment in Mitchell, South Dakota. Responsibilities include monitoring patient care during labor, assisting with childbirth processes, and immediate newborn care. Candidates must possess 3 years of acute care experience and certifications such as BLS, NRP, ACLS, AWHONN, and FHM. The position offers guaranteed hours and various benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent acute care experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Skills to relate to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients throughout labor.
• Check cervix to monitor progression.
• Provide immediate care for newborns.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient monitoring

Breathing techniques

Stress coping skills

Tools

BLS

NRP

ACLS

AWHONN

FHM

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

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.

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.

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
• NRP
• ACLS
• AWHONN
• FHM
• 3 Years of acute care experience

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1401241. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1