Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,547 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Labor and Delivery position in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a 13-week travel nursing assignment with 36 hours per week on night shifts.

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.
• Provide immediate care of newborn
• Assist physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery
• Provide care and support for women before, during and after delivery, addressing both medical and emotional needs throughout the birthing process

Requirements

• 3 years' recent acute care experience
• BLS, AWHONN, EFM, NRP, STABLE
• 2 years of experience (additional certifications may be required before beginning assignment)
• 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
• 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