Job Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D) for travel assignments. This role involves providing specialized care to expectant mothers throughout the childbirth process, ensuring both maternal and neonatal well-being. The ideal candidate is skilled in obstetric care, fetal monitoring, and emergency interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.
- Monitor fetal heart rates, maternal vitals, and contractions to assess labor progress.
- Administer medications, epidurals, and IV fluids as needed.
- Assist OB/GYNs and midwives during deliveries, including vaginal and C-section births.
- Educate patients and families on labor procedures, newborn care, and breastfeeding.
- Manage complications such as preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, and fetal distress.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and hospital protocols.
- Provide emotional support to mothers and families throughout labor and delivery.
Qualifications
- Education: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, or Women’s Health.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN required.
- Skills: Proficient in fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency OB care.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long hours and respond quickly in emergencies.
- Travel Readiness: Open to temporary travel assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and travel stipends.
- Work in top-rated hospitals and birthing centers.
- Access to continuing education and professional growth.
- Flexible travel contracts with potential for extensions.
Job Description
Are you a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor and Delivery (L&D) looking to embark on a unique travel healthcare assignment? Imagine yourself in picturesque Kodiak, Alaska, where the rugged beauty of the wilderness meets the serenity of the sea.
In this 26-week opportunity, you'll play a vital role in providing top-notch care to expectant mothers and their newborns. Your responsibilities will include overseeing labor and delivery processes, monitoring maternal and fetal well-being, assisting with medical procedures, and offering support and education to families during this special time.
At TLC Nursing, a nurse-founded agency, we prioritize your success and well-being. With 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing, we ensure you can focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional patient care.
With a competitive weekly pay of $2635.44 and a guaranteed 36.0 hours per week, this assignment offers not just a job but an opportunity to explore the unique culture and natural wonders of Alaska while advancing your nursing career.
By joining us, you'll enjoy benefits that include the best in the industry pay packages, a $25,000 life insurance policy effective from day one, and medical, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month after hire. Additionally, you'll have access to paid time off from day one, a 401(k) plan available after 1 year of employment, and Aflac insurance for employee purchase. Our referral program rewards you for bringing in other healthcare professionals, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential services for you and your household through Invest EAP.
If you're ready to elevate your nursing career in a breathtaking setting while receiving unparalleled support and benefits, apply now to embark on this exciting travel healthcare assignment in Kodiak, Alaska.