TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.
UNIT: LD
CLINICAL INTERVIEW
Minimum years of experience: at least 2 years in Labor & Delivery
Will you accept a first-time traveler? No, must have completed at least 1 assignment at a facility comparable in size and acuity
Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate or Advanced FHM, MOAB
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Cerner; fetal link
IV pumps: Alaris
Medication dispensing: Pyxis
Fetal Monitoring: Fetal Link
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: PIH, GDM, Pre-Eclampsia, Eclampsia, HELLP, Shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage (assessed on admission, intrapartum, & postpartum), multiples, fetal loss, drug addiction, cervical ripening. Newborn care: if mother stays on unit for continuous surveillance (Mag x 24hrs), labor nurse would be responsible for documenting feeds and vitals and assessment for baby. Testing to be completed by Mother-Baby staff. Istat or bridge milk (PHDM) on babies usually done by core staff.
Skills required: titrate Pitocin, Fetal scalp electrodes, cervical exams, helps CRNA with epidural placement, management of insulin drips, magnesium drips, Shoulder dystocia, circulating c-section and/or receive baby in OR, neonatal resuscitation, assist with placement and monitor of IUPC; Newborn care to include: ability to provide lactation support, safe skin to skin protocol. Please ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacity
Floating: Could float to Mother Baby, but would only Antepartum, Postpartum or occasionally Mother-Baby (Newborn Nursery RN would do 24 hr labs)
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: out of 8 weekend shifts per schedule, will work at least 4 (could be back-to-back)
No call required; may be an option to pick up call
Holiday Expectations: will do a rotation
Scrub Color: Navy - provided on site. 6 credits for scrub machine allotted
obtained at start of shift (will wear street clothes in/out)
Free Parking on site
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHM, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
TotalMed Travel Job ID #1440725. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.