Travel Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

L&D/PP/MB/NICU Level 2 - RN

Guaranteed Hours 36

Shifts & Scheduling: 7-730 AM/PM - scheduler makes the schedule with manager review. Schedule will be filled in per the needs of the facility, will consider block scheduling but not guaranteed.

Weekend Requirement: Possible but depends on needs of the unit, ask for flexibility

Holiday Requirement: Rotated

Is there a call or standby requirement? No - traveler can volunteer if low census

Floating Requirements Travelers are first to float to be a sitter

• L&D Beds 6 with 2 swing rooms (rare but can be used to deliver in if necessary)
• OR Suites 1 suite on the unit L&D nurses will circulate
• Triage beds 2 swing rooms used for triage
• Postpartum beds 11
• Nursery beds 4
• Do ratios follow AWHONN guidelines? 1:1-2 - labor, cervical ripening; 1:3-4 PP, GYN; 1:3-4 Nursery
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients Level II nursery, 34 weeks above, no prenatal care, few substance abuse mothers, pre-eclampsia, diabetic mothers, multiples (twins only and rare), induction heavy unit, c-sections, GYN surgeries
• For NICU: IV placement and management, blood sugars, IV antibiotics, nasal CPAP, average stay is 10 days High risk and those under 34 weeks will be transferred to another hospital

*Nurses on the unit will work all areas listed above and must have experience and be comfortable doing so Night shift nurse must have well rounded, strong skills as well as strong leadership skills

Travelers may assist with new hire orientation as needed.

Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips mag, Pitocin, insulin (rare but must be familiar)

Power Chart Maternity through Cerner - prefer previous experience helpful but not a deal breaker

Required Certification: FHM ( CEFM or AWHONN)

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