TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Sterling, Virginia, 20166!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, fetal monitoring, C-EFM
Must-Have: Minimum of 2 years labor experience
Description:
General information about the unit includes 10 labor beds and 13 postpartum beds, along with 2 operating rooms.
The unit is growing rapidly and typically staffs 4-5 Labor RNs and 2 Postpartum RNs per shift, along with an OB scrub tech.
Lactation consultants are also available.
There is a Level 2 NICU staffed by 2 RNs 24/7.
There are in-house OB Clientists and Neonatology providers available 24/7.
Day shifts typically have 4-5 Labor RNs and 2 Postpartum RNs, with a scheduler and birth registrar Monday through Friday.
Night shifts maintain the same staffing ratios.
Patient ratios vary depending on the stages of labor.
Equipment includes labor tubs for midwifery patients and a fetal monitoring system.
The electronic medical record systems used are Meditech and CPN.
The ideal candidate should possess flexibility and a strong sense of teamwork.
Typical procedures performed on the unit include labor management, vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and inductions, as well as OB emergency department triage.
The culture emphasizes great teamwork and excitement for growth opportunities on the unit.
The position may require helping out in postpartum if needed.
A preference for one to two on-call shifts per month is desired.
Scrubs will be provided by the facility.