About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Mother Baby - Newborn Nursery opportunity in gilbert, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Mother Baby/Newborn Nursery RN for a night shift Couplet Care position requiring 2 years of experience and NRP certification.
Requirements
Active AZ or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
BLS and NRP certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Acute care hospital experience required
Driver's license copy required for consideration
2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Responsibilities
Work in the Couplet Care unit of an acute care hospital, a 22-30 bed postpartum unit
Patient population includes vaginal and C-section deliveries, some requiring Mag sulfate, antibiotics, or hypertensive medications
Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 3:1 couplets, or 4:1 with PCT support
Uses Cerner EMR
Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm-7:30am
Requires 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Friday and Saturday nights, one Sunday)
No telemetry or ventilator patients on this unit
Charge nurse manages the shift and typically does not carry a patient assignment
OB hospitalist in house 24/7 and pediatrician coverage/on-call 24 hours
Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
Nurses perform their own IV starts, no dedicated IV team
Couplet Care nurses do not typically float within the unit, but cross-campus floating to Chandler Regional postpartum may be required if competent
Provide direct nursing care to postpartum couplets including newborn assessment and maternal recovery care
Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
Pass/fail Sim Lab required on Day 1 of orientation, with study guides provided in advance
COVID vaccine required or a declination form with appropriate documentation and hospital approval
Travelers required to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
Travelers are first to float when floating is needed
Dress code requires Dignity Health scrubs, though travelers may wear dark blue scrubs
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
Candidates must not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year, though PRN through outside staffing firms is acceptable
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: 3
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Worksite address
gilbert, AZ, 85233, US
Who can apply
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