Travel L&D RN - $2,088 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. 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

• 3 years' recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications
• 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 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
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

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