Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery - $2,416 per week in Decatur, IL

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Decatur, Illinois, 62526! Pay Information $2,416 per week About The Position Job Title: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring required Must-Have: - Experience in Antepartum Care and Procedures - Experience in Fetal Monitoring - IV Therapy and Phlebotomy skills - Medication Administration skills - Labor and Delivery Management skills - Neonatal Care in Delivery Room skills - Newborn Care skills - Pain Management skills - Postpartum Care and Procedures skills - Professional Topics and Skills Description: Position available for a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse. This is a night shift position working 12-hour shifts. The unit consists of 18 beds. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in Labor and Delivery. First-time travelers are accepted. There are no weekend requirements. Candidates are required to have current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring. There is no on-call requirement. Clinicians may float within the scope to meet facility needs, including floating to Pediatrics based on necessity. Schedule requests can be discussed with the manager for accommodation. Local candidates will be accepted with no radius restrictions. Must have an active state license or be in the application process with an estimated time of arrival to apply. Requests for time off should ideally not exceed five days. Candidates may be called off up to 36 hours during the contract without compensation for the canceled hours. If the hours canceled exceed this limit, compensation will be billed for additional shifts. Candidates will also need to possess experience in Antepartum Care and Procedures such as the following: - Assisting with sterile speculum exams - Conducting Non-Stress Tests (NST) - Performing Oxytocin Challenge Tests (OCT) - Conducting reflex checks and assessing edema - Performing sterile vaginal exams - Triage of obstetrical patients - Using External Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) Required skills also include: - Administration of blood and blood products - Starting and maintaining peripheral IVs - Use of infusion pumps and IV monitoring - Administration of medications such as antihypertensives and magnesium sulfate - Assisting with high-risk deliveries and circulating for C-sections - Recovering C-Sections and performing postpartum care Candidates should be knowledgeable in neonatal care including: - Assessing APGAR scores - Conducting infant identification and security banding - Managing radiant warmers and thermoregulation Additional required skills include: - Managing pain and administering epidural anesthesia - Providing care for vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections - Conducting wound assessments and managing postpartum hemorrhage - Understanding isolation precautions and vaccine administration Previous experience in a community hospital setting is preferred. Experience with electronic health record systems is preferred. Candidates must adhere to safety and disease prevention measures during patient care. 28396454EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. 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. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.