Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position with high acuity experience and at least 2 years of L&D nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Labor & Delivery unit with 15 labor rooms, 12 antepartum beds, 4 OB ED bays, and 3 ORs
• Unit averages up to 300 deliveries per month with a high acuity patient population
• Care for patients experiencing high-risk conditions including hypertension, preterm labor, C-sections, Mg administration, vaginal deliveries, inductions, and multiple births
• Patient ratios per AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active laboring, and 1:2-3 for antepartum depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts with variable every other weekend rotation
• Floating may occur to antepartum and postpartum units within scope and experience
• Uses EPIC for EMR documentation and requires experience with this system
• Utilizes advanced equipment including Alaris CareFusion IV pumps, Pyxis, Centricity/Qx fetal monitors, CAD Solaris epidural pumps, Panda Warmers, and Coviden SCDs
• Responsibilities include caring for laboring and antepartum patients, transitioning mother and newborn post-delivery, and participating in C-sections and emergent procedures
• Support staff includes CNAs, Scrub Techs, Receptionists, Phlebotomy, Break Nurse, RTs, Laborists, residents/fellows, and anesthesia providers
• Unit provides a hospital orientation, followed by two weeks on the unit and one week of independent practice
• Scrubs provided by the facility and must not be worn outside the workplace
• Fair and equitable holiday coverage is required
• Free badge-access parking is available for staff
• First-time travelers considered upon review

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Current BLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent L&D nursing experience required, with 5+ years preferred
• High acuity experience in labor management, delivery of high-risk OB patients, triage, and circulating in OR required
• Experience with reading and interpreting fetal monitoring strips is required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR is required
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to arrival

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