Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN - $3,157 per week

Job Responsibilities

• Licensed RN able to practice in the State of Mississippi
• The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Director and is delegated an assignment by the charge nurse to achieve quality patient care.
• The Clinical Nurse implements the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the unit charge nurse.
• Responsible to the unit Director for patient care and accountable to the Director of Nursing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient status and provide care as per department policies and procedures.
• Documents all care and pertinent information in the Medical Record to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates technical aptitude for labor & delivery equipment including fetal monitors, telemetry fetal monitoring, fetal scalp electrodes, intrauterine pressure catheter, epidural pumps, radiant warmers, delivery lights, and patient IV infusion pumps.
• Applies critical thinking skills in emergent situations recognizing maternal and fetal complications during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
• Anticipates needs of physicians and anesthesia to expedite emergencies and intervenes in delivery complications such as shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, and hypertensive crisis.
• Positions laboring patients safely to enhance uteroplacental blood flow and assists with vacuum extractor or forceps.
• Performs safe practices related to care of mother/infant couplet and recognizes compromised newborns to perform emergency interventions.
• Educates on the ten steps to successful breastfeeding.
• Communicates and interacts appropriately with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups with cultural and religious sensitivity.
• Builds respectful relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and agencies.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized and accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Licensed RN able to practice in the State of Mississippi.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification required.
• S.T.A.B.L.E certification required.
• Fetal Heart Monitor Course required.

Schedule Information

• Night shift.
• 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
• 42 hours per week.
• 36 hours/48 hours rotation or straight 48 hours per week.
• Every other weekend required.

Unit Specific Information

• Labor and Delivery unit.
• Involves troubleshooting labor and delivery equipment including fetal monitors and telemetry fetal monitoring.
• Care for mother/infant couplet.
• Involves assisting with vacuum extractor or forceps during delivery.
• Requires recognition and intervention in delivery complications such as shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, and hypertensive crisis.
• Involves positioning laboring patients to enhance uteroplacental blood flow.
• Requires ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks including repositioning patients under epidural anesthesia.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to lift, handle, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Uses Epic EMR system.
• Scrubs color: Galaxy Blue.
• Professional appearance required including natural or neutral hair colors.
• Level 1 unit with 10-17 deliveries per month.
• Positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve department goals.
• Adheres to organizational values including safety and compliance standards.
• Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines.
• Complies with departmental and facility policies.
• Prohibits spreading rumors and gossip to maintain a positive work environment.