RN - Labor/Delivery - Travel - Tacoma, WA - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-07 at TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98431!

About The Position

Summary:

• Works with mothers during antepartum, Labor, Recover and Postpartum.
• Monitor mother and fetus vital signs and report any signs or symptoms of possible complications.
• Assist MD with delivery of fetus.
• Interpret EKG and monitor patient on telemetry.
• Reports to Supervisor on Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitors patient throughout (before/during/after) the labor, Identify complications during labor.
• Monitors contractions and helps patient with breathing techniques, monitor patient on Telemetry.
• Performs basic IV and central line skills.
• Performs phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledge of hemodynamics.
• Administers pain medication as ordered; administers other meds to address specific medical conditions,such as hypertension and diabetes.
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs, ascertains if problematic.
• Reads fetal monitor & ascertains if there is a problem with baby’s heart rate.
• Identifies & manages life-sustaining physiological functions in unstable patients.
• Checks patient’s cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation.
• Ensures patient’s bed is kept dry & clean; cleans up bodily fluids expelled before & after the birthing process.
• Contacts anesthesia when/if patient is ready for epidural; contacts delivering physician at appropriate time, ascertains proper time.
• Cares for patients on Pitocin, MgSO4 & continuous lumbar epidural.
• Ensures patient is in proper position for delivery & all monitoring equipment is functioning properly.
• Aids doctor with drapes, gloves, gowns, etc.; hands doctor delivery instruments as needed during birthing process.
• Assist MD in Operating Room for C-Section, Monitor patient on Telemetry.
• Proficient in Cardiac Arrest Team Member.
• Immediate care of newborn (clean, weigh, etc.).
• Gives Apgar scores.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current nursing license, in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year Labor & Delivery (L/D) experience.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN. Fetal Monitoring.

Job Disclaimer:
Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status.

Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details.

Benefits:

• USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits
• Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – even if not covered under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7
• (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits
• Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits.
• Legal Assitance
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Assist America Travel Assist
• Genomic Life
• HSA - pre-tax
• Discount program

Referral Program:
Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us.

**To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.

Loyalty Program:
We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal.
**Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam
• TNCC - AHA

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