Travel Nurse RN - Maternal - Newborn
Charleston, WV
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

The Mother/Baby unit is a 21 private room unit providing care for postpartum mothers, stable antepartum patients, and well or slightly ill newborns. The nursing staff is trained to work both on the floor and in the Newborn Nursery (NBN), managing various conditions and treatments.

Unit Highlights

• Approximately 2800 patients delivered annually.
• Support for breastfeeding families, with two full-time certified lactation specialists on staff.
• Team comprised of Nurse Manager, Clinical Management Coordinator, Charge Nurses, Registered Nurses, LPNs, Nurse Externs, Health Unit Coordinators, and Nursing Assistants.

Responsibilities

Nurses in this unit will perform a variety of tasks, including:

• Providing care for postpartum and antepartum patients.
• Managing well and slightly ill newborns, including those with gentle respiratory distress and hypoglycemia.
• Administering phototherapy and IV antibiotics.
• Monitoring newborns undergoing withdrawal from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
• Conducting comprehensive discharge teaching for parents, including infant care education.

Orientation and Training

Orientation sessions are held every other week on Thursday and Friday, followed by reporting to the unit.

Staffing Ratios

• Day Shift: 1 nurse for every 6 patients.
• Night Shift: 1 nurse for every 8 patients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in a specialty related to Mother/Baby care.
• Current WV or Compact RN License required; pending licenses can be submitted but must be active to start.
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, and CLC preferred.
• Experience in antepartum care and Level 1 nursery is necessary.

Skills Required

Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Assessment and management of various newborn conditions.
• Administration of medications including anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, and blood products.
• Ability to perform newborn assessments and provide education on infant care.
• Familiarity with phototherapy and thermoregulation techniques.

Work Schedule

This position requires 3x12 hour shifts during the day from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Every other weekend is mandatory. Options for guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 hours per week can be discussed with management.

Additional Information

The registered nurse may be floated within their scope of practice to meet facility needs as required. There are no call requirements associated with this position.

Candidates are encouraged to express any schedule preferences during the interview process.