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Job Description & Requirements
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Discipline
RN
Start Date
ASAP
Duration
13 weeks
Hours per Week
36 hours per week
Shift
12 hours, nights
Employment Type
Travel
Position Summary
We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Dallas, TX. The right RN should have 3 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
As an L&D Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: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.
Physical Demands
L&D Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements
BLS, AWHONN, NRP, ACLS, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Job ID & Compensation
TotalMed RN Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Job Title
Posted job title: Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse
About TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Benefits
Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.