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Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery - $2,180 per week in Houston, TX

Travel Nurse Source, Houston

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TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Houston, Texas, 77054! Pay Information $2,180 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Labor & Delivery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: RN License Certifications: AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring, BLS, ACLS, NRP Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring BLS ACLS NRP Description: The unit has a total of 35 beds and is staffed by 160 personnel. The day shift consists of 2 charge nurses, 24 RNs, 5 surgical techs, 1 OR aide, 1 transport tech, 1 secretary, and 1 scheduler. The night shift includes 2 charge nurses, 21 RNs, 4 surgical techs, 1 OR aide, 1 secretary. Patient ratios are 1:1 or 2:1 for laboring patients, and 2:1 for APU and PACU. Typical equipment includes Hill-Rom birthing beds, Alaris IV pumps, GE core metrics FM, panda warmers, CADD Solis epidural pumps, and NOVI wireless FME. EMR used is Centricity and Meditech. Typical procedures performed in the unit include vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, PACU recovery, and antepartum care/testing. The dress code requires the wearing of royal blue scrubs. Unit policies include protocols for Pitocin and cervical ripening, magnesium sulfate, hydralazine, and labetalol. The unit has received recognition as a Baby Friendly Designation. Additional enticing features include a 13 Bed Client Assessment Center for triage of pregnant patients, and 24/7 ancillary services including anesthesia, neonatal, laborist, and hospitalist support. EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a