Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $1,874 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas. This is a 13-week night shift position working 36 hours per week on 12-hour 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, and other supplies
• Provide immediate care of newborn

Requirements

• 3 years' recent acute care experience
• BLS certification
• AWHONN certification
• NRP certification
• ACLS certification
• 2 years of L&D experience
• 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 up to 50 pounds at times
• Good skills for coping with stress
• 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