- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Newport, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Newborn Nursery
Facility: North Country Hospital
Location: Newport, Vermont
Unit: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Baby Unit
Hospital Type: 25-Bed Critical Access Hospital
Job Summary
North Country Hospital is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) for a night-shift opportunity. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns.
The ideal candidate must have experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn/Baby Care, along with the flexibility to float to other units as needed, including providing care for overflow patients from the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Labor & Delivery unit.
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Monitor maternal and fetal conditions throughout labor and delivery.
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Assist physicians during labor, delivery, and emergency obstetric procedures.
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Provide postpartum care and monitor mothers for complications.
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Deliver newborn care, including assessments, monitoring, and routine interventions.
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Educate mothers and families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
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Monitor vital signs and recognize changes in maternal and newborn conditions.
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Float to other hospital units based on staffing and patient-care needs.
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Provide nursing care for overflow patients from the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
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Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow hospital policies.
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Participate in quarterly departmental education sessions as required for agency professionals.
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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Previous Labor & Delivery nursing experience.
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Postpartum nursing experience.
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Newborn/Baby Unit experience.
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Ability and willingness to float to other units as needed.
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Strong maternal, fetal, and newborn assessment skills.
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Ability to work independently in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Shift & Additional Requirements
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Shift: Night Shift
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Department: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Baby Unit
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Floating: Required, including other units and PCU overflow.
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Education: Quarterly departmental education sessions are mandatory for agency staff.
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Transportation: Personal transportation is strongly recommended due to limited public transportation.
Med Ninjas Job ID #7035. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits