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Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D) – Nights

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12

Job Description

Provide nursing care by assessing health status, establishing nursing diagnoses, planning and implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating/documenting patient responses.
Work in a Level One low-risk Birthing Center with single room maternity care.
Patient population includes obstetrical patients (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum), clean female surgical cases, newborn stabilization and care, pediatric patients during the perinatal period.
Cesarean births are performed and recovered in the Birthing Center.
Support therapeutic abortions on other units when staffing permits.
Care philosophy incorporates Orem’s theory of self-care and family-centered care.
Care provided on inpatient or outpatient basis.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, including Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) experience.
Labor and Delivery experience within the last year.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cesarean sections, epidurals, electronic charting, and venipuncture.
Active Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certification (can be obtained during onboarding).
Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Active S.T.A.B.L.E. certification (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, Emotional support).
Prior travel nursing experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information

The position is located in a very rural area with limited housing options and public transportation; candidates should plan accordingly.
Locals residing within 50 miles are accepted.
On-call, overtime, holiday, and callback pay policies apply but are not detailed here.
Cancellation policy allows the facility to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 weeks.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Labor & Delivery RN seeking a temporary night shift role in a rural, community hospital setting with a focus on family-centered maternity care.

Facility

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
47 beds

ADDRESS17 Belmont AvenueBrattleboro, VT 05301

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About Brattleboro, VT

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Brattleboro, VT here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, but wages are generally in line with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F.
Average winter highs of 30°F and lows of 10°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to the town's size.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the town is not very large.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The town has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
Brattleboro has a growing population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and scenic location.

Things to Do

Plenty of independent merchants, live music venues, local theater, and the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
Outdoor activities include swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
Don't miss the Brattleboro Farmers' Market and signature annual events like the Winter Carnival and the Strolling of the Heifers.

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