Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $1,841 per week
TotalMed · Charlottesville, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Travel Nurse RN Labor and Delivery position in Charlottesville, Virginia. 18-week duration, 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and support for women before, during and after delivery
- Ensure medical as well as emotional needs of patients are met 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
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- 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 patients may require lifting 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 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