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

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Conroe, Texas. This is a 13-week, night-shift position working 36 hours per week. The right RN should have 3 years' recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for women before, during, and after delivery of a baby.
• Ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process.
• Assist physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.
• 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.

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, AWHONN, NRP
• 2 Years of recent acute care experience
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Able to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting of 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.

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