Travel Postpartum RN - $1,983 per week

TotalMed RN; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Aurora, IL is seeking a Travel Post-Partum RN for an 8-week assignment in the Post-Partum/Mother-Baby unit. The role involves 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts in a travel capacity.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of acute care experience and required certifications (BLS; NRP preferred). You will care for both mother and newborn, provide education, and support families during the postpartum period.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of acute care experience.
• Current BLS certification required.
• NRP certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide newborn care and mother education in the postpartum unit.
• Monitor and support emotional well-being of mother post-partum.
• Assess infant health and respond to any signs of distress.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for mother and infant.
• Assist with lactation support and newborn feeding guidance.

Skills

Post Partum RN

Mother-Baby care

Travel nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Post Partum
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post-Partum/Mother-Baby RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Aurora, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a Post-Partum/Mother-Baby Travel Nurse, you will perform a dual role of caring for infants and educating mothers about infant care. RNs should have experience assisting new mothers with physical and emotional needs during the post-partum period while in the hospital setting.As a Post-Partum/Mother-Baby Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Maintain a comfortable, safe and clean environment for both mother and infant.
• Provide basic newborn care, as well as assess for critical signs and symptoms of mother and newborn.
• Assist mother with any hygienic needs; check for post-partum bleeding.
• Inspect C-section incision, when applicable.
• Monitor emotional status of mother and provide appropriate support.
• Provide mother with education on care of infant, including feeding, bathing and diaper changing.

Post-Partum/Mother-Baby 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. Post-Partum/Mother-Baby RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements*: BLS, NRP, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1494215. 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. Posted job title: Post-Partum - Post-partum 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 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