RN Labor and Delivery

Amergis Staffing iscurrently seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for Labor & Delivery (L&D)assignments in Ellensburg, WA!

Position Details:

Contract Length: 13-26 weeks (+ ability toextend)

Number of Openings: 3

Start Date: No later than 10/19

Hours/Shifts/Schedules: 36 (3×12’s) /Days or Nights / Every other weekend

Setting:

• Critical access hospital
• General L&D unit + Level I nursery

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of recent RN Labor & Delivery experience
• Experience in rural healthcare/critical access hospitals preferred
• WA RN or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP (AHA), AWHONN, STABLE

TheLabor and Delivery nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for theapplication of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in theL&D Setting.  The Labor and Delivery nurse demonstrates the ability tomake clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner withsupervision. 

Thelabor and delivery nurse works with Mothers during the final stages ofpregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the Mother’s vital signs, andbecoming astute in signs and symptoms of possible complications.  Thelabor and delivery nurse is involved in patient education and addressing thepsychosocial needs of Mothers after delivery and demonstrates critical thinkingand performance ability in the coordination of patientcare.  Consistently performs according to nursing standards and isaccountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management ofpatient care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice.
• One year of Labor and Delivery clinical experience within the last three years preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age