Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights, on call
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Details
- Position: OB/Labor Delivery Nurse (RN)
- Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM (Varying Nights of the Week)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (91 days)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Unit Description
- Facility: Critical Access Hospital providing OB/Labor and Delivery services.
- Responsibilities: Care for patients in antepartum, labor, postpartum, and newborn care, including post-surgical C-section patients.
Requirements
- Licensure: Must have a valid Alaska RN License at the time of submission.
- Vaccination: Must have/obtain a flu vaccination.
- Experience: Prior Labor & Delivery nursing experience required.
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Nursing Care:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with multisystem diseases and complications.
- Administer medications and document care accurately.
- Labor & Delivery:
- Provide focused 1:1 care during labor, including monitoring electronic fetal heart rate and providing pain relief.
- Assist with C-sections and postpartum care.
- Patient Assessment:
- Perform thorough assessments, documenting findings and coordinating care with the healthcare team.
- Education:
- Educate patients and families on health care plans, discharge instructions, and self-care.
- Communication:
- Maintain effective communication with staff and patients to ensure supportive care.
- Leadership:
- Supervise and guide CNAs and other staff as needed.
- Flexibility:
- Willingness to float to Medical-Surgical or Emergency Department as needed.
Additional Information
- On-Call Requirements: Must respond to emergencies and be available for on-call duties.
- Physical Demands: Ability to react calmly and make sound judgments in emergency situations.
- Travel Policy: SEARHC only accepts applications from travelers living at least 50 miles away from the facility.
Additional Information
On-Call Requirements: Must respond to emergencies and be available for on-call duties.
Physical Demands: Ability to react calmly and make sound judgments in emergency situations.
Travel Policy: SEARHC only accepts applications from travelers living at least 50 miles away from the facility.
About Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- License and certification reimbursement
- Dental benefits