Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Carenest Health Services • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery works in a team-based labor and delivery unit caring for neonates, infants, and adults. The role involves labor and vaginal deliveries, C-sections, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and D&C. Nurses perform their own vital sign and blood glucose checks. The unit has 16 L&D beds with an average daily census of 15 and a six-bed L&D triage area. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:1–2.

This is a travel assignment. Nurses may float within the facility and their scope of practice as needed. The assignment includes three weekend shifts per contract and two call shifts every six weeks. Holiday work is required according to the assignment period: one major holiday if one falls during the assignment, both if two fall during it, or two if three fall during it. Scrubs are provided by the facility. Full compliance is required to start on time; otherwise, the start may be pushed back two weeks because orientation is biweekly. Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NRP certification required.
• Epic experience required.
• Full compliance is required before the scheduled start.

Nice To Haves

• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in labor and delivery, postpartum, and triage settings.
• Care for neonates, infants, and adults.
• Participate in care involving labor and vaginal deliveries, C-sections, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and D&C.
• Perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks.
• Float within the facility and scope of practice as needed.
• Work three weekend shifts per contract and fulfill call requirements of two calls every six weeks.
• Work major holidays according to the assignment-period holiday policy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed