Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
San Luis Obispo, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

 Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Description: 

Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred Two years experience of Labor & Delivery: Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Advanced Cardiovascular?Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course: Required Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN): Required Essential Functions: Performs physical & psychosocial assessment of pt which demonstrates knowledge & consideration of age, cultural differences & support for fetal demise. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies incl but not limited to: crash C-section, precipitous delivery, shoulder dystocia. During L&D is competent to assess fetal and maternal well being, assess amniotic fluid status, assess vaginal bleeding, and recognize and manage abnormalities. Effectively manages pain control in the laboring patient. Supports and implements alternative pain control when appropriate. Is competent to assist with epidural catheter placement and monitor fetal & maternal status during catheter placement and after medication administration. Educates pt/families in all stages of perinatal and post partu...Requirements:At least two years recent experience in field, current BLS certification, and a current nursing license per the state of assignment. For additional and specialty-specific requirement, please contact usComments:Night Shift 1900 - 0730; 36 hours per week. Schedule is as the unit needs (no block scheduling). BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required.Guaranteed Hours: 36.00