Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,554 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required License: Current RN license required Certifications: Current BLS certification, current ACLS certification, current NRP certification required Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of the patient Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned unit. He or she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization. He or she demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. The nurse treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect. Responsibilities include meeting expectations of applicable competencies. The nurse obtains and records initial assessments and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. He or she re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. The Registered Nurse develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the timeframe established by Nursing Standards of Care. The nurse makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes, modifying the plan of care based on evaluations. He or she participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. The Registered Nurse implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs and evaluates the plan of care. He or she performs various point-of-care testing procedures.