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Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN with 3+ years of L&D experience and NRP certification for a fast-paced acute care unit in New York.
Requirements
Active NY RN license required
BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
EFM certification through NCC or Advanced Fetal Monitoring preferred
Minimum 3 years of L&D nursing experience required
Must be able to circulate for C-sections
Ability to identify basic and life-threatening cardiac rhythms
BSN not required for this position
Responsibilities
Acute care Level 2 trauma hospital setting on the L&D 6th Floor unit
Unit includes 7 labor beds, 2 OR suites for C-sections, 4 triage beds, and 4 postpartum recovery beds
Approximately 118 births per month and over 1,400 deliveries annually
Follows AWHONN staffing ratios: Antepartum 1:1-3, Intrapartum 1:1, Post-Partum 1:1-4
Common diagnoses include pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes with insulin drips, and magnesium sulfate administration for pre-term labor and pre-eclampsia
RNs are required to titrate drips including Oxytocin, Magnesium, and Insulin
At least one surgical tech per shift; no nursing aides on the unit
OB physician in house 24/7 with pediatrician resident on call at night and midwives on staff
Anesthesia coverage in house 24/7
NICU located adjacent to the unit
Uses Centricity Perinatal for EFM and Allscripts as the EMR
12-hour day shifts on a 7am-7pm schedule with self-scheduling coordinated by ANCCs
Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per month or every other weekend
Holiday coverage required
No call or standby requirements
Floating required to Mother/Baby and Postpartum units
Provide direct nursing care across labor, delivery, triage, and postpartum recovery areas
Unit-specific orientation includes 3 days with a preceptor, including 1 day in Mother/Baby and potential for 1 day in triage
Charge nurse typically does not take a patient assignment
Travelers are expected to self-schedule and remain flexible to help fill gaps in permanent staffing
Block scheduling is not guaranteed
Scrub color required is royal blue
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 2
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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