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Labor & Delivery RN
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Presbyterian Health Services Inc - Santa Fe Medical Center

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Job Opportunity: FBC/L&D RN

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.

Antepartum Responsibilities

Assess all triage patients >20 weeks gestation.
Use obstetric triage acuity tools.
Labor assessment and evaluation.
Fetal evaluation and assessment.
Evaluate for labor at term, preterm labor signs, preeclampsia symptoms, rupture of membranes, decreased fetal movement, vaginal bleeding, and acute/critical conditions (e.g., motor vehicle accidents, abruptio placentae).
Stabilize patients with emergency medical conditions for delivery or transfer to higher level of care if needed.

Intrapartum Responsibilities

Labor assessment, evaluation, and care.
Fetal evaluation and assessment.
Prepare expectant mother for safe delivery.
Administer medications including Pitocin, misoprostol, methergine, hemabate, magnesium sulfate, terbutaline, labetalol, nifedipine, hydralazine, and insulin.
Immediate stabilization of newborn.
Administer newborn medications.
Prepare for scheduled or emergency cesarean delivery.

Postpartum/Newborn Care

Assess and care for postpartum patients (vaginal and cesarean deliveries) and newborns.
Newborn care includes hearing screening, assisting with lab draws, IV starts and care, medication administration (Hep B, Vitamin K, erythromycin, antibiotics), assisting with circumcisions, care of opiate withdrawal newborns, stabilization of critically ill newborns for transport, phototherapy, and hypoglycemia care.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Preferred Qualifications

EPIC electronic health record experience (on-site training available).

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Floating within a 20-mile radius is mandatory.

About Santa Fe, NM

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Fe, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, especially in housing and healthcare.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high is around 85°F and low is around 50°F.
Winter average high is around 45°F and low is around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available, but they may be limited due to the popularity of the city.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

The city is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Having a car is convenient for getting around.

Demographics

Santa Fe has a diverse population with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents.
The age range is varied, with a significant population of retirees.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
There is a growing community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Santa Fe offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving traditional New Mexican dishes.
The city is also known for its art galleries, music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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