Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler, LLC.; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for night shifts on a travel assignment in California. CA RN license in hand and minimum 1 year L&D experience required, with certifications BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP.

Expect 1:1 to 1:3 patient ratios and hands-on care across labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn services. RNs will circulate on cesarean sections, assist with high-risk deliveries, and support newborn care and lactation as needed.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted.
• Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP.
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 in L&D.
• Experience with IV therapy, blood products, epidural and C-section support.

Responsibilities

• Cares for high-risk OB patients; circulate on cesarean sections.
• Provide labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care.
• Manage pain control and fetal monitoring per protocol.
• Support with high-risk obstetrics, nursery and postpartum routines.
• Float as needed; Epic EMR experience required.

Skills

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Blood products

Venous blood draws

IV starts

Infusion pumps

Labor & Delivery

Amnioinfusion

C-sections circulating

C-section recovery

Epidural/PCA management

Fetal monitoring

Obstetrical care

Newborn care

Postpartum care

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring CA RN license and at least 1 year of L&D experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of submission (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood and blood product administration, venous blood draws, IV starts and maintenance, use of infusion pumps, labor and delivery management, amnioinfusion, assisting with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and C-section recovery
• Experience with medication administration including anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, Pitocin, and Terbutaline
• Experience with antepartum care including sterile speculum exams, NSTs, reflex checks, obstetrical triage, and external fetal heart monitoring
• Newborn care experience including cord care, discharge teaching, infant identification, newborn assessment, and thermoregulation
• Postpartum care experience including breastfeeding/lactation support, foley catheter management, and fundus/lochia/perineum care
• Experience with pain management including epidural anesthesia and PCA use
• Experience with fetal monitoring including recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and use of external fetal monitoring
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, in a comparable specialty/setting

Responsibilities

• Labor and Delivery unit caring for a high-risk OB, culturally diverse patient population
• RNs circulate on cesarean sections
• 11-15 rooms/beds with an average daily census of 15-20 and about 20 visits per day
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Weekend coverage required to meet staffing needs
• Floating required to meet facility needs, with travelers given priority within their scope
• Epic EMR experience required
• Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care within a high-risk OB unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate; local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former Providence permanent staff may return as travelers only after a 3-month waiting period and if living outside a 50-mile radius
• RTO requests limited to no more than 7 days and must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• May be required to float to sister facilities near the contracted location
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with a Providence facility as permanent staff, travel contractor, or per-diem/registry

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts