Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Mount Shasta, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse - Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing direct patient care within the Family Birth Center, supporting perinatal patients through various stages of labor and delivery. The role may include floating to Medical-Surgical units as needed, with responsibilities centered around obstetric and neonatal care.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The unit is a Family Birth Center with approximately 150-175 births per year. The nurse will provide care to patients during labor and delivery, including assisting with C-sections and neonatal care with support from respiratory therapists and anesthesiology. During pregnancy, patients typically are less than 36 weeks, often transferred to other facilities or life-flighted as necessary. The unit has 3 beds that may cross over to Medical-Surgical care if full.
• Required Qualifications:
  Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced AWHONN Certification. Minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience. Licensure to submit for the relevant state.
• Schedule:
  12-hour days, every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information:
  The role involves working in a fast-paced obstetric environment with a focus on maternal and neonatal health. Nurses should complete at least 2 days of unit-specific orientation, including floating to other units based on experience and comfort level. During cesarean procedures, responsibilities include assisting with neonatal care in conjunction with respiratory therapists and anesthesiology team. The unit operates with a unique patient-to-nurse ratio, and flexibility in floating to Medical-Surgical units may be required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits