Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery - $2,668 per week in Meridian, ID
Travel Nurse Source, Meridian
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Meridian, Idaho, 83642! Pay Information $2,668 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Women's Services Duration: 15 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Stable, AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Must-Have: Experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and circulating. Triage experience strongly preferred. Description: The unit has a total of 10 Labor and Delivery beds. There are 2 operating room suites designated for C-sections. Labor and Delivery nurses circulate during procedures. The unit features 4 triage beds and 10 postpartum beds. Approximately 120 births occur each month on average. Patient ratios follow specific guidelines, primarily 1:1 in Labor and Delivery and 1:6 couple care in postpartum. Nurses are required to maintain specific certifications. Common patient diagnoses include laboring patients at 32 weeks and greater, elective inductions, medical inductions, stable antepartum patients, postpartum patients, and well newborns. RNs are responsible for titrating various medications, primarily Pitocin, magnesium, and occasionally insulin. Each shift is staffed with a Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, and House Supervisor. The Charge Nurse and Resource Nurse do not have assigned patient loads. Certified Nursing Assistants are available on the floor 4-5 days per week. A unit clerk is present 24/7. Obstetric hospitalists are available 24/7. Midwives are always on call. A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is also on staff 24/7, with a Neonatologist available onsite within 15 minutes. Anesthesia services are available 24/7 through Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. There are no Tele/Monitor Technicians in this unit. The Electronic Fetal Monitoring system used is GE Connect. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, either from 7 AM to 7 PM or from 7 PM to 7 AM. Staff is restricted from working more than five consecutive shifts. Traveler scheduling requests outside of approved time off can be accommodated. Weekend and holiday requirements are dependent on unit needs. There is no call or standby requirement. Travelers may be required to float to similar units within the organization. Scrubs are provided in blue color. A customized orientation may vary for each traveler, typically ranging from 4 to 6 shifts. 28029695EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life.