Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $3,243 per week in Shakopee, MN

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: License in hand preferred. Certifications: BCLS and NRPS Must-Have: IV Start required, Triage preferred Description: Looking for an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery. The unit handles an average daily census of 3 labors, 3-4 post-partum, and 1-2 level 2 babies. The facility has 17 rooms/beds available for care. Nurses will be expected to perform various skills such as administering blood products, antepartum care, and anticoagulation therapy. Support for breastfeeding and car seat education is also part of the role. Nurses will assist with vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections as well as provide postpartum care. Attention to mother-baby couplet care and discharge teaching to parents is essential. The position involves the use of equipment like fetal heart monitors and IV infusion pumps. Nurses will be responsible for recognizing and treating abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, as well as managing complications like postpartum hemorrhage. Candidates must be prepared to float within the hospital as needed. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. All applicants must meet background check requirements and will undergo fingerprinting as per state regulations. Modules may be required prior to starting the assignment.