Highlights

Deals competently with medical emergencies including prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, management of meconium, abruptio placenta, placenta previa. 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'.

Description

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Mauston, Wisconsin.

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse position provides quality nursing care for maternal and newborn patients. Cooperates with other professional staff to provide services that reflect the caring philosophy of the hospital. The OB RN will also cross train and care for Med Surg/EICU patients, when needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Completes initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops individual plan of care for patients assigned to the unit.
Appropriately triages patient care based on presenting or expressed symptoms.
Accurately administers medications .
Assesses labor progression.
Manages induction of labor and cervical ripening.
Deals competently with medical emergencies including prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, management of meconium, abruptio placenta, placenta previa.

· Performs and accurately interrupts fetal heart monitoring.

Manages pregnancy related concerns such as hypertension and diabetes.
Assesses condition of newborn and recognizes situations of heightened surveillance or situations that require a higher level of care.
Performs neonatal resuscitation within scope of practice and certification.
Recognizes and manages neonatal sepsis.
Monitors newborn for any adverse events such as hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and jaundice, and intervenes appropriately.
Promotes patient education and involvement of care of newborn.
Identifies and alerts the provider about patient status changes appropriately, promptly.
Communicates effectively with the patient’s care team.
Perform other duties as requested.

Shift Information

FT 3- 12 hour shifts per week Night shift, 1900-0730 Weekend rotation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Two-year degree in nursing required. Four-year degree in nursing preferred.
Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license.
AHA BLS within 1 month of hire
NRP within 6 months of hire
ALSO within 1 year of hire
STABLE within 1 years of hire
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of hire
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Med Ninjas Job ID #17950. 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

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