Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery:
JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care through the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care provided to ensure integration of information for the healthcare team.
- Completes initial patient assessments and develops an appropriate plan of care based on patient and family needs.
- Implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modifies the plan of care based on continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by identifying, reporting, and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
- Provides constructive feedback to assist with the professional development of peers.
- Collaborates with colleagues to expand knowledge and support effective patient care.
- Identifies personal learning needs and takes initiative to address them.
- Fulfills all departmental competency requirements.
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides care to inpatient obstetric patients.
- Monitors fetal well-being.
- Administers medications specific to the obstetric patient population.
- Provides patient education related to obstetric care.
- Participates in intrapartum care of patients and newborns.
- Provides care during labor and delivery.
- Participates in surgical deliveries and associated patient care.
- Supports the care and monitoring of both the mother and newborn throughout the delivery process.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience.
EDUCATION
- Required: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
- Active Illinois RN License in good standing
- BLS – American Heart Association
- ACLS – American Heart Association
- NRP – American Heart Association
SCHEDULE
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Weekend: Every other weekend
- Holidays: Required
Med Ninjas Job ID #18458. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits