TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Austin, Texas, 78704!
Job Title: RN - Labor and Delivery
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00 - 19:00
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Current RN license
Certifications: ACLS, NRP, BLS, AWHONN Intermediate EFM
Must-Have:
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in High-Risk OB.
Candidates with a current certification in Advanced EFM/AWHONN Intermediate EFM will be prioritized.
Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Description:
This is a contract position for a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery.
The shift is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
No call is required for this position.
The Labor and Delivery unit has 12 LDR beds, 5 antepartum beds, 4 OBED beds, and 3 operating rooms.
The unit comprises a total of 72 staff members, including nursing, surgical techs, and schedulers.
Patient ratios are generally 1:2 and may be 1:1 based on transition and acuity.
Equipment used includes Alaris pumps and CADD epidural pumps.
The unit performs various procedures such as C-sections, SVD, D&C, D&E, and twin deliveries, both scheduled and emergent.
Additional procedures include massive transfusions and C-hysterectomies.
Ideal candidates will have experience with high-risk obstetrics and related conditions.
The staff is highly engaged and motivated, fostering a positive working environment.
Self-scheduling is permitted, allowing team members to work according to their availability.
The staff includes a good mix of seasoned professionals and those with 1-2 years of experience.
Patient care is prioritized, and strong relationships exist between the staff and physicians.
Management is actively engaged and regularly rounds on both day and night shifts.
The unit is recognized as a Level III maternal designation and a Level II neonatal designation, accredited by the Joint Commission.