Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,795 per week

About the role

We're looking for a Labor and Delivery RN for an immediate travel nurse opening in El Paso, TX. 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

• 3 years' recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN, CPI
• 2 Years 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 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.

Schedule

12 hours, days. 36 hours per week. 13 weeks 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