Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery in Newport, VT

**Job Title:** International Registered Nurse (RN)
**Job Specialty:** Labor and Delivery
**Job Duration:** 143 days
**Shift:** 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, every other weekend/holidays if needed
**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week
**Experience:** Minimum of 2 years current experience required
**License:** Clean nursing license
**Certifications:** BLS, AWHONN, NRP, PEARS; Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) preferred
**Must-Have:**
- Cerner EMR experience
- Own vehicle required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Minimum of one supervisory signed reference from within the past two years
- Flexibility to float to non-complex overflow patients within the scope of practice
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
**Job Description:**
- Assess and monitor the condition of pregnant patients before, during, and after childbirth.
- Assist doctors and midwives in the delivery of babies.
- Administer medication and conduct necessary medical procedures under the direction of healthcare providers.
- Coach mothers during labor, including breathing and relaxation techniques.
- Provide postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with breastfeeding.
- Communicate with patients and their families, explain procedures, and provide emotional support.
- Document patient information and maintain accurate medical records.
- Operate and monitor medical equipment such as fetal monitors.
- Identify any complications or emergencies and respond swiftly.
- Educate parents about newborn care, including bathing, feeding, and cord care.
- Remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
- Commit to patient-centered care and ensure a positive birthing experience.
- Incorporate evidence-based best practices into daily settings through holistic, quality-based approaches with the most up-to-date research and knowledge.
- Adhere to all policies and standards of behavior.