Travel L&D RN - $1,874 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Dallas, TX. The right candidate should have 3 years' recent acute care experience. L&D Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during and after delivery of a baby, ensuring medical as well as emotional needs are met at all times throughout the birthing process.

Responsibilities

• Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor
• Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques
• Check cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation
• Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after birthing process
• Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
• Provide immediate care of newborn
• Assist physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery

Requirements

• 3 years' recent acute care experience
• BLS, AWHONN, NRP, ACLS
• 2 years of experience (additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment)
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times
• Good skills for coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night shifts
• Start date: ASAP

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1