Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Santa Cruz, California
Dominican Hospital

$2,877-3,990/week
Posted 13 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • Required Certifications: BLS, NRP, Advanced EFM
    Job details
  • A hospital in California is looking for an experienced Women's Services Interim Manager for a travel assignment.
    Job requirements
  • The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience, hold an active BLS, NRP, Adv-AWHONN and CA license.
    Schedule information
  • Shifts & Scheduling: Monday - Friday 8:30-5 and 12:30pm-9pm
  • Weekend Requirements: one Sunday per month
  • Holiday Requirements: generally no
  • Is there a call or standby requirement? yes - leader on-call phone
    Unit specific information
  • Unit: L&D/PP/MB
  • # L&D Beds: 6 can go into PP for additional 5 rooms
  • # OR Suites on the unit for C-Sections? 1
  • # Triage beds: 3
  • # Postpartum beds: 11 PP and 6 gyn/pedi/ms overflow
  • # Births per day? Month? Year? 65-70/month 775-800/year
  • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: High Risk Patient Population - high BMI, HTN, Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, etc.
  • Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
  • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: insulin
  • Floating Requirements? No
  • Scrub Color/Dress code: Business casual
  • Unit/Department specific orientation: L&D, Mother-baby/Peds, and NICU; 12 hr days with varied start times of 8:30a or 12:30p, call included, EOW, First to Float
    Additional Details
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM), BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Do you follow AWHONN guidelines for ratios? Yes
  • Is this LDRP? No, LDRs
  • Do you require L&D to float to MB/PP? YES
  • Circulate & recover C-Sections? YES
  • Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
  • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge nurses and house supervisors. Ideally, CN don't take an assignment
  • Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit? OB tech/UC role
  • OB/Neonatologist in-house 24/7? OB/CNM 24/7 in house, Neo on-call 24/7
  • Anesthesia in house 24/7? On call 24/7
  • Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? No monitor techs. RNs read strips along with CNM and OB physician. Philips monitors
  • EFM System: Cerner, Fetal-Link
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About Santa Cruz, CA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
Transportation
  • Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
Demographics
  • Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
  • It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
Things to Do
  • Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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