Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $1,930 per week in Salem, VA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,930–$1,930
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Hospital, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medications, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Perinatal Nursing, Postanesthesia, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player
LOCATION
Salem, VA
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1 day ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Salem, Virginia, 24153!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00-19:00
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: RN licensure
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate FM or C-EFM, NRP
Must-Have:
Labor and delivery experience
Strip interpretation
Knowledge of common OB medications
Circulator experience in C/S
PACU recovery experience for spinal anesthesia
Antepartum triage
Knowledge of common complications and treatments for obstetrical complaints
Assist with epidural placement
Teamwork approach to patient care
Description:
This position requires working in a fast-paced labor and delivery unit.
Nurses will manage patients with varying levels of obstetrical complications.
The unit comprises 17 inpatient beds and 2 triage beds.
Patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:2.
There is a secretary on dayshift, but no techs are available.
The type of equipment used includes Monica Novii, Ambulatory Monitors, and GE EFM.
Documentation is done using Meditech and Centricity.
Nurses are expected to float to postpartum as needed.
Staff will adhere to patient experience requirements such as AIDET, courtesy, and respect.
Advanced skills required include IV insertion, lab draws, and knowledge of specific equipment related to labor and delivery.
Nurses will perform various procedures, including external cephalic version (ECV), cesarean sections, and vaginal deliveries.
They will assist with vacuum or forceps deliveries as needed.
Nurses should be prepared for huddles starting at 6:45.
Candidates will work a schedule involving 3 shifts per week, including 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule.
All staff are required to wear hospital-provided scrubs and change upon arrival and departure.
The unit promotes a supportive teamwork environment focused on high-quality patient care.