Labor & Delivery Float Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Family Birthing Center (L&D) position requiring a NM or Compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience, working 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Family Birthing Center (FBC/L&D) unit within a hospital setting
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
• Cares for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients as well as newborns
• Antepartum responsibilities include triage assessments for patients >20 weeks, fetal evaluation, and evaluation for conditions such as PTL, preeclampsia, ROM, vaginal bleeding, and acute or critical conditions
• Intrapartum responsibilities include labor assessment and care, fetal monitoring, preparation for delivery, and medication administration (including Pitocin, misoprostol, mag sulfate, labetalol, and others)
• Postpartum and newborn care includes hearing screens, IV starts, medication administration (Hep B, Vit K, erythromycin), circumcision assistance, phototherapy, hypoglycemia management, and stabilization of critically ill newborns for transport
• Epic EMR used; on-site training available for those without prior Epic experience
• Floating between departments or local locations within 20 miles is required
• Must pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during the first week of assignment; failure to pass will result in dismissal
• Former permanent staff of this health system must wait one year before being considered as a traveler
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• ADN or ASN degree required
• Minimum 2 years of current L&D experience required
• Current BLS certification required (must be issued by AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross)
• Current NRP certification required
• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
• English proficiency (speak, read, write) required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

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