Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Macon, GA
GLC On-The-Go
5x8 hrs

RN - Labor & Delivery | Macon, GA | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,102 - $2,212
• Shift: 7p-a
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit. This facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center and a teaching hospital, dedicated to providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for experienced nurses looking to make a difference.

Unit Information:

• Beds: 2
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years Postpartum RN experience
• First-time travelers are welcome!

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Vaginal and C-section deliveries, occasional overflow hysterectomies

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:3-4 couplets
• CNA: 2-3 per shift

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• BCR (Basic Cardiac Rhythm) required - travelers must pass an EKG competency exam
• ACLS
• NRP
• Fetal Monitoring Skills

Skills Required:

• Strong clinical assessment and Mother-Baby skills for a Level 1 Trauma Hospital
• IV insertion and care, central line management
• Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams

Support within the Department:

• CNA duties include assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, baths, feeding, ambulating patients, hourly rounding, and transporting patients as needed.
• Unit secretary available from 7a-11p; house-wide call secretary from 11p-7a.
• Charge nurse may have patients.
• Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; nurses draw from CVLs.
• PICC team available for IV needs.
• Resource nurses available for discharge and float support.
• RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist available 24/7.
• Central Telemetry Unit for monitoring.

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, PCA pain management, bladder scanners, and portable oxygen systems.

Orientation:

• 1 day orientation with educational modules
• 2 days departmental orientation

Additional Notes:

• Scrub Color: L&D surgical green with scrub exchange system
• Free parking available around campus or paid parking in decks.
• Unit culture is busy but team-oriented.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply now to join our dedicated team in Macon, GA!