TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Los Angeles, California, 90015!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Labor & Delivery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring, BLS, NRP
Must-Have: Must have experience in Labor & Delivery with high-risk deliveries, including familiarity with pitocin, magnesium sulfate, and insulin drips.
Description:
Unit consists of Labor & Delivery and Postpartum patients.
The unit has 12 Labor & Delivery beds, 10 triage beds, and 12 antepartum beds.
Approximately 200 births occur each month.
Certifications required include NRP, BLS, ACLS, and Advanced AWHONN.
Ratios follow AWHONN guidelines.
Fetal monitoring system used is Fetal Link.
Electronic medical record system utilized is Cerner.
Charge nurses take patient assignments as needed.
Two OB techs are scheduled per shift to assist with deliveries and c-sections.
Weekend requirement is every other week.
No call requirement exists for this position.
Holiday requirements include one major and two minor holidays.
Scrubs will be provided and must be sterile.
Ventilation support is not provided on the unit.
OB and neonatologist are in-house 24/7.
Respiratory therapy is available around the clock, coming from the NICU.
Pharmacy services are also available 24/7.
Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 AM to 7 PM.
C-section experience is required, including circulating and scrubbing.
Floating to antepartum and postpartum may be necessary.
Floor-specific orientation will include three shifts on the unit.
Common patient diagnoses include high-risk cases such as hypertension, multiples, diabetes, and substance abuse.
Travel experience is preferred.
Acrylic or overlay nails are not permitted during the assignment.
The hospital retains the right to cancel up to four shifts during a 13-week assignment.
Charting is performed using the Cerner system.
A BSN is not required for this position.
This role is conducted in an acute care setting.
Trauma level and specific care details will be determined by the facility's standards.