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Travel Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery Unit
$3,414/wk
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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:
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of experience with cervical exams.
- 2+ years of experience with infant delivery; deliveries will occasionally need RN assistance while the on-call physician reports.
- Charge-level experience required.
- Postpartum couplet care experience required.
- Nursery experience in a Level 2 nursery or higher acuity for SCN positions.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Required Credentials:
- Area-specific competency exam required.
- NRP must be from American Heart Association.
- AWHONN must be renewed every 2 years.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Fetal monitoring preferred.
- Stabilization of a neonate preferred.
- Troubleshooting high-acuity situations preferred.
Preferred Credentials:
- BSN preferred.
Unit Details:
- Includes Labor & Delivery, Level 2 SCN, and postpartum care.
- Adult and newborn patient population.
- Common diagnoses/treatments include labor, GDM, hypertension, IUGR, macrosomia, and drug use in pregnancy.
- Uses fetal monitors, ISTAT, Freestyle, and Fetalink.
- Not a teaching hospital; no resident physicians.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Weekend hours vary.
- No call.
MCH Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Maternal and Child Health nurses have diverse job responsibilities. These include providing prenatal care, postpartum care, vaccinations, screening babies and children, and teaching nutrition and illness prevention. MCH nurses also provide education and resources on parenting, child development, and school readiness. MCH nurses are Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurses with experience in public health, disease prevention, and teaching. MCH nurses help communities by empowering mothers and families to live healthy lives. The average annual salary in the United States for a Maternal and Child Health nurse is $88,700.
Maternal and Child Health Travel Nurse Jobs in New Mexico
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses work in home health, clinics, and in county and local governments to provide care for mothers and families. The role of the MCH nurse is to provide education and resources to pregnant and postpartum women and families with children. Job descriptions highlight the nurse working autonomously and using critical thinking and clear communication skills. Apply today and land your dream Maternal and Child Health travel nurse job.