Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN
Salmon, ID
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift Information

Night Shift: 1700 - 0530

Minimum Years of Experience

2.0 years

Certifications/Requirements

• General Certifications: NRP, BLS/BCLS
• Nursing Certifications: AWHONN

Job Description

The Registered Nurse within the Obstetrics Unit provides compassionate and skilled care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. This role includes monitoring the health of both mother and baby, assisting in the birthing process, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for families. In cases where there are no active patients in the Obstetrics unit, the RN may be assigned to a patient load in the Medical/Surgical unit, ensuring proper staffing levels and continuity of care. Adaptability, clinical expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered care across multiple units are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards.
• Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers, postpartum recovery, and newborns.
• Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and recognize and respond to complications.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care as per physician orders.
• Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse age groups, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and according to established hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend a minimum of 75% of nursing staff meetings and participate in in-service education for professional growth and development.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Promote patient independence by teaching conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Document patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
• Coordinate nursing tasks delegated to nursing assistants and other support staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, which may change at any time.

Other Requirements

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
• Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in obstetric nursing is required.
• Experience in maternal/fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire or within one year of employment.

Expectation for All Employees

• Supports the organization’s mission, values, and vision.
• Follows all policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and Compliance Program.
• Complies with safety measures, confidentiality requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Participates in teamwork and cooperates with colleagues.