Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,075 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Gilbert, AZ · 1 mo ago
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About the role
L&D Postpartum Floor Nurse Night Shift. This position involves providing postpartum care for patients with typical diagnoses such as vaginal deliveries, C-section deliveries, and those on medications like magnesium sulfate and hypertensive meds. The role includes working a schedule of 12-hour night shifts with designated weekend and holiday shifts, supporting the clinical team in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver postpartum nursing care in a specialized unit with 22‑30 beds.
- Manage postpartum patients including those with common obstetric conditions and medications.
- Participate in unit‑specific orientation over three shifts.
- Adhere to hospital policies, including COVID vaccination documentation and a pass/fail simulation lab on day one.
- Utilize 24/7 pharmacy and respiratory support, with hospitalist and pediatrician coverage available around the clock.
- Manage medications such as magnesium sulfate, antibiotics, and hypertensive therapies.
- Follow float policy limited to competent cross‑unit support within the postpartum specialty.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
- Valid nursing license.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in obstetric or postpartum care.
- Experience with Cerner electronic medical records.
- Ability to work nights with scheduled weekends and holiday shifts.
- Compliance with hospital vaccination policies.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Schedule
Night shifts run from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, averaging 36 hours per week. The schedule requires working three weekend shifts, two of the three major holidays, and includes the potential for crossing campus to support postpartum patients in different units if needed.