Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery/OB RN for a night shift position requiring an active WI or compact RN license and cross-training to Med Surg/EICU as needed.

Details

• Work in the Labor & Delivery/Obstetrics unit of a hospital setting
• Care for maternal and newborn patients
• Cross train and provide care to Med Surg/EICU patients when needed
• Night shift schedule, 1900-0730, 12-hour shifts
• Two 12-hour shifts per week with weekend rotation required
• Uses fetal heart monitoring equipment

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license (or compact) required
• BLS certification required (AHA) within 1 month of hire
• NRP certification required within 6 months of hire
• ALSO certification required within 1 year of hire
• STABLE certification required within 1 year of hire
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification required within 1 year of hire
• Two-year nursing degree required, four-year degree preferred
• No prior experience required

Additional Information

• Complete initial nursing histories, assess patient conditions, and develop individualized care plans
• Triage patient care based on presenting symptoms and administer medications accurately
• Assess labor progression and manage induction of labor and cervical ripening
• Competently manage medical emergencies including prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, meconium management, abruptio placenta, and placenta previa
• Perform and interpret fetal heart monitoring
• Manage pregnancy-related concerns such as hypertension and diabetes
• Assess newborn condition and recognize situations requiring higher levels of care or surveillance
• Perform neonatal resuscitation within scope of practice and certification
• Recognize and manage neonatal sepsis and monitor newborns for adverse events such as hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and jaundice
• Promote patient education and involvement in newborn care
• Communicate patient status changes promptly and effectively with the care team
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply