Travel L&D RN - $2,535 per week

About the role

We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Medford, OR. The right RN 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. L&D RNs must ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As an L&D RN, you'll be responsible for assisting physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.

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.
• Immediate care of newborn

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts, 13-week duration.

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