TravelNurseSource
Travel RN - Postpartum - Oakland, CA - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-12-0
TravelNurseSource, Oakland, California
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Postpartum RN in Oakland, California, 94611 About The Position Job Title: Maternal Child Health (MCH) RN Job Specialty: Postpartum - Critical Need Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour shifts, 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) - Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Must-Have: - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Job Description: - Graduate of an accredited nursing program. - Demonstrated ability to perform electronic fetal monitoring. - Proficiency in IV skills and ability to perform lab draws. - Knowledge of high-risk medication administration (Magnesium, Oxytocin, Insulin). - Ability to perform urine point of care testing. - Knowledge of capillary blood glucose testing. - Experience with IStat. - Ability to perform adult cardiac monitoring. - Familiarity with newborn monitors, including pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring. - Ability to perform heel sticks/venipuncture on newborns. - Knowledge of newborn medication administration, including IV administration and maintenance. - Understanding of Bili-blankets/lights. - Familiarity with radiant warmers. - Capability to support gynecological teaching and post-operative bladder training. - Ability to support maternal-newborn teaching. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field. - Minimum three years of labor and delivery experience. - Minimum three years of postpartum experience. - Minimum one year of medical/surgical nursing experience. 26446897EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.