TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Los Angeles, California, 90015!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor & Delivery
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS, NRP
Must-Have:
- 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery
- Experience with high-risk deliveries
- Familiarity with Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, Insulin drips
- C-section experience required
- Travel experience preferred
Description:
The unit operates with 12 Labor & Delivery beds and 10 triage beds.
There are 12 antepartum beds in the unit.
The average number of births per month is approximately 200.
Certifications required include NRP, BLS, ACLS, and Advanced AWHONN.
The nurse-to-patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines.
The unit uses a fetal monitoring system called Fetal Link.
The electronic medical record system is Cerner.
Charge nurses are available and may take patient assignments when needed.
There are two scheduled OB techs per shift to assist with deliveries and surgeries.
Weekend requirements are every other weekend.
There is no call requirement associated with this position.
Holidays include one major and two minor.
Scrub color is provided and must remain sterile.
Ventilator support is not available in the unit.
OB and neonatology staff are in-house 24/7.
The respiratory therapy team is available 24/7, coming from NICU.
Pharmacy services are accessible 24/7.
Shifts are 12 hours long from 7 PM to 7 AM.
Floating to antepartum and postpartum is required.
Orientation to the floor will include three shifts on the unit.
Common patient diagnoses include high-risk conditions such as hypertension, multiples, diabetes, and substance abuse.
It is important to note that acrylic or overlay nails are not allowed during the assignment.
The hospital has a large volume, being one of the largest centers for births.