Labor & Delivery RN
State College, PA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,241/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D) – Nights
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Nights, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (1845-0715), including weekend work approximately every other weekend
Hours per Week: 36
Job Summary
Responsible for nursing care of childbearing women (adolescents to middle adulthood), neonates, and families. Duties include assessment, development and implementation of care plans, nursing interventions, and evaluation of outcomes for this population.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with at least some experience within the last year
- Current certifications (must be current and renewed every two years):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and families including developmental level, health status, sexual and reproductive history, and learning needs
- Perform initial assessment and stabilization of neonates
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on physical and learning needs
- Educate patients and families on self-care and newborn care
- Support family functioning by considering family dynamics and promoting understanding of their influence on health
- Identify and intervene with vulnerable or at-risk patients and families, collaborating with other healthcare disciplines as needed
- Facilitate family bonding processes
- Promote a safe environment conducive to reproduction, growth, development, wellness, and recovery
- Assist patients and families in understanding and coping with women’s health issues and childbirth
- Maintain professional knowledge, skills, and competency in care of women and infants through ongoing education and awareness of professional issues
Supervision
Minimal supervision received from the Director of Women & Children’s Services
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not specified or required
- Contract length interpreted as 13 weeks
- Shift includes weekend work approximately every other weekend
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About State College, PA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in State College, PA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- State College is home to a large population of travel nurses due to the university and healthcare facilities.
- Numerous restaurants offering local fare, vibrant art and music scene, support for various sports due to the university, and abundant outdoor activities with nearby parks and mountains.
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