Travel Registered Nurse - Labor/Delivery in Yuma, AZ - Excellent Benefits 2024-07-02

TravelNurseSource is working with Origin Travel Nurses to find a qualified Labor / Delivery RN in Yuma, Arizona, 85364!

About The Position

Join our renowned hospital and healthcare system through Origin Travel Nurses, a premier provider of specialized healthcare staffing.

We are dedicated to ensuring quality patient care and fostering professional growth for our healthcare professionals.Job Description : We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Labor and Delivery (L&D) team.

This role involves providing exceptional care to patients in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The L&D unit features 9 beds, 2 OR suites for C-sections, and 7 triage beds, with an average of 9 births per day.Key Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients from 28 weeks gestation and above, including high-risk cases such as hypertension and patients without prenatal care.
• Conduct vaginal exams, start IVs, draw blood, and perform scalp electrode placement.
• Circulate during C-sections and assist with newborn transitions, including APGAR scoring.
• Collaborate with anesthesiology for epidurals and other procedures.
• Manage postpartum hemorrhage and participate in simulation labs for ongoing training.
• Administer and titrate drips, including magnesium, Pitocin, insulin, and blood products.
• Ensure adherence to AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios, typically 1 : 1 or 1 : 2.
• Utilize tele monitoring systems and provide care in coordination with OB techs and other support staff.
• Participate in daily safety huddles and collaborate with OB, midwives, neonatologists, and anesthesiologists who are in-house 24 / 7.
• Float to NICU, Pediatrics, Women's Health, MedSurg, or ICU as needed, with appropriate patient assignments.Qualifications :
• Current and valid RN license in AZ.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery.
• Must be proficient in performing vaginal exams, circulating C-sections, and managing newborn transitions.
• Required certifications : BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced.
• Preferred experience with "spinning babies" techniques and water birth knowledge.
• Ability to titrate various drips and manage equipment such as BVM-neonates and T-Piece resuscitators.
• Proficiency in using CPN Centricity EFM system.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with other clinicians and providers.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.How to Apply : If you are a skilled and compassionate RN with a passion for labor and delivery, we invite you to apply.

Please visit our website at originnurses.com for more information.Origin Travel Nurses is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS Certification
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• Labor And Delivery RN

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