Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,160 per week
About the role
Postpartum (L&D PP) Nurse Night Shift (Location unspecified) This role involves providing specialized postpartum care within the labor and delivery unit, focusing on patient recovery and newborn transition after delivery. The nurse will be responsible for managing high-risk obstetric cases, including hypertensive disorders, gestational and insulin-dependent diabetes, and postpartum complications, ensuring safe and compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized postpartum care in the labor and delivery unit, focusing on patient recovery and newborn transition.
- Manage high-risk obstetric cases such as hypertensive disorders, gestational and insulin‑dependent diabetes, and postpartum complications.
- Handle antepartum, high‑risk obstetric beds, postpartum, and triage services.
- Perform newborn transition and post‑delivery magnesium management.
- Float to labor and delivery for normal newborn transition as needed.
- Titrate drips and operate respiratory therapy equipment (vents, BiPaps) in the NICU setting (preferred).
- Utilize the Centricity Perinatal Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring system.
Requirements
- BLS Certification
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification
- Minimum two years of experience in a postpartum or obstetric care setting
Qualifications
Current BLS and NRP certifications are required.
Skills
- Skills in newborn transition and post‑delivery magnesium management.
- Experience with titrating drips and use of RT equipment such as vents and BiPaps in NICU (preferred).
- Familiarity with Centricity Perinatal Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring system.
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
Pay
Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Nights, 12‑hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week; weekends as needed with holiday requirements and call or standby shifts; floating to labor and delivery for normal newborn transition may be required.