LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Irving, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Labor and Delivery
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Description : Position Type : Registered Nurse - Labor & DeliveryAdditional Info : MANAGER INTERVIEW UNITGeneral Information : Beds : 25 LDRP, 3 Obstetrical emergency room beds, 6 post-op / antepartum beds (4 rooms double occupancy)Will you accept a first-time traveler?
noMinimum years of experience for traveler? 2# of deliveries a month? About 200Patient Types : Antepartum, Laboring, post-partum.
We have a level 3 NICU so take patients that require a higher level of care.Patient Ratios : Labor : 1 : 1-2 (dependent on stage of labor and acuity)Mother Baby : 1 : 3 couplets (dependent on patient acuity)Required Licensure & Certifications : Licensure : RN, CSTL&D : ACLS, NRP, ALSOMB : NRP, BLSTele Exam required?
Skills required : Independent IV starts and lab draws from IV start, accurate vaginal exams, provide labor support, fetal monitor strip interpretation according to NICHD guidelines, strong ability to multi-task, communicate, comfortable with asking questions, and easily adapts to a new unit.
We typically do not assign travelers to the triage role and do not require them to circulate unless they have previous experience.
Support on the Unit : CAN : 1-2 per shift. RN primary careReceptionist / HUC : 1-2 each shift, varies on time of dayCharge nurse : 1 for L&D and 1 for Mother Baby each shiftPhlebotomy : L&D RNs draw labs with IV starts and can perform phlebotomy if they are comfortableIV / VAT Team : L&D starts their own IVs but we do have IV therapy if needed for difficult startsResource NurseRT : in house and attend deliveries with NICUHospitalist : OB Hospitalist coverage 24 / 7Telemetry monitoring : remoteAre RNs required to read / measure tele strips?
No, but should recognize when there is a need to call a rapid response and / or for anesthesia support.Technology / Equipment : EMR : Cerner & Feta linkIV pumps : PlumMedication dispensing : OmnicellMonitors : Client Coro metricsFloating : If yes, where?
L&D floats to Mother Baby. Mother Baby floats off the unit if needed.Orientation : Hospital NEOWith preceptor on unit depends on experienceScheduling : Weekend rotation : Every other weekend as neededOn call?
If so, what is that schedule? L&D takes 24 hours of call per 4 week schedule periodHoliday Expectations : depends on shift, 1 summer holiday and 1 winter holiday (as of 10 / 4 / 2023 : We will need this traveler to be willing to work 12 / 24, 12 / 25, and 12 / 26 night shifts from 19-0730.
RTO : As part of our program, we approve up to 7 days of RTO, would you like us to text you if any additional days are requested?
NoShift times : 0700-1930 & 1900-0730Schedule cycle : 4 weeksOther notes : Scrub Color : provided scrubs are navy blue, but Mother Baby is permitted to wear their own scrubs.
L&D is expected to change into scrubs at the hospital. May wear their own or hospital provided if on the floor but must wear hospital laundered in the ORParking : Free
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry.
We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022.
Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States.
We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals.
Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.
LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs / LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits