Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Ellsworth, ME
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,151/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

35% higher than average Registered Nurse / Labor and Delivery Nurse pay in Maine

Estimated total pay

$3,151/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,044/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$2,107/week

Qualifications

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Other

Requires COVID-19 Vaccination

Description

General Information
- Level III Nursery
- 200 births per year
- Beds: 4 Labor & 4 Postpartum
- Minimum experience? 2 years
- Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 3 years L&D experience – decline otherwise
Patient Types:
- Low risk; all high risk are patients are transferred out for labor and delivery,
- LDRP – meaning the patient will stay on this unit for Antepartum, Intrapartum and Postpartum/Couplet care. Traveler must be comfortable with all phases as well as care of well babies – confirm in offer they are comfortable with this
- Post-partum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, HELLP, bilirubin babies, NAS babies, feeders/growers
- They also get MSU surgical patient overflows. Low acuity patients there for IV Antibiotics, swing bed or rehab. No infectious patients, no telemetry monitoring – confirm in offer they are comfortable with this – average ratio with Med/Surg patients would be 1:2-3 patients
- They have a low volume of deliveries, averaging 200/year.
- Rooming in model – there is no dedicated Nursery/Nursery RN – RN will care for babies as well
Patient Ratios:
- Based on AWHONN guidelines
  - 1:2 Laboring
  - 1:1 Active Labor
  - 1:3-4 Couplets
  - 1:2-3 Med Surg
Required Certifications:
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- STABLE – must complete within 30 days of start
Skills required:
- This is an LDRP - Traveler must have experience with all phases of Labor and Postpartum care, as well as care of well babies
- Shoulder dystocia, Epidural management, nitrous as requested, intrathecal spinal analgesia, will go into C-sections only to catch babies and provide neonatal care – will not be required to circulate C-sections at this time,
- Care of the newborn to include: VS, thermoregulation, hypoglycemia, bilirubin babies, NAS babies
Support on the Unit:
- Unit is staffed with at least 2 nurses overnight, 3 nurses at times.
- CNA: none
- HUC: available 4 days per week
- Midwife will do most of the care
- OB is available if needed (will need to call)
- Charge nurse
- Phlebotomy
- RT 24/7
- Hospitalist 24/7
Charting System: Cerner
Floating: If yes, where?
- MS or ED to task only (no patient assignment taken)
Orientation: (facility and unit)
- General hospital orientation
- 1 shift on unit
Scheduling:
- Weekend rotation: Every other
- Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call
- Holiday Expectations: Every other
- Approval of time off? Seek manager approval, Kim McGeoghegan
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
- Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional; procedural scrubs provided for OR only
- Free Parking? Yes

Employer

GLC On-The-Go

4.5rating(55 reviews)

37 nurses recommend working with GLC On-The-Go

5.0rating

Pros

I’ve been working with GLC coming up on 5 months and I can’t say enough good things about them especially my recruiter, Jordan and credentialing team

Cons

not as of now

Recommends working with GLC On-The-Go

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Review of GLC On-The-Go on Dec 19, 2024

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About Ellsworth, ME

As a travel nurse in Ellsworth, ME here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ellsworth, ME is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Ellsworth experiences average summer highs of around 75°F and winter lows of about 15°F.
Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are mild and pleasant.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Ellsworth, ME, and can be relatively easy to find, especially during the off-peak seasons.

Transportation

Ellsworth is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Having a car is essential for getting around the area.

Demographics

Ellsworth has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Ellsworth offers a variety of restaurants serving fresh seafood, art galleries, local music events, and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in nearby lakes and coastal areas.

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