Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Yakima, WA
NuWest Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,512/week

Posted 12 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration12 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,512/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,350/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,162/week

Description

Looking for a great Travel Labor and Delivery Nursing Job in Yakima, Washington? NuWest Travel Nursing posted this Travel Nursing Job that offers 36 hours a week for 12 weeks in Yakima, Washington.

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The details for this Travel Labor and Delivery Nursing Job are:

Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Job Location: Yakima, Washington
Travel Nurse Salary: $2,512/week
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: 12 weeks
Total Hours Per Week: 36 weekly
Shift Breakdown: 3x12 hrs
Shift: 12 hours, nights

CLINICAL INTERVIEW UNIT General Information: Beds: 25 LDRP, 3 Obstetrical emergency room beds, 6 post-op/antepartum beds (4 rooms double occupancy) Will you accept a first-time traveler? no Minimum years of experience for traveler? 2 # of deliveries a month? About 200 Patient Types: Antepartum, Laboring, post-partum. We have a level 3 NICU so take patients that require a higher level of care. Patient Ratios: Labor: 1:1-2 (dependent on stage of labor and acuity) Mother Baby: 1:3 couplets (dependent on patient acuity) Required Licensure & Certifications: Licensure: RN, CST L&D: ACLS, NRP ALSO preferred MB: NRP, BLS Tele Exam required? Skills required: Independent IV starts and lab draws from IV start, accurate vaginal exams, provide labor support, fetal monitor strip interpretation according to NICHD guidelines, strong ability to multi-task, communicate, comfortable with asking questions, and easily adapts to a new unit. We typically do not assign travelers to the triage role and do not require them to circulate unless they have previous experience. Support on the Unit: CNA: 1-2 per shift. RN primary care Receptionist/HUC: 1-2 each shift, varies on time of day Charge nurse: 1 for L&D and 1 for Mother Baby each shift Phlebotomy: L&D RNs draw labs with IV starts and can perform phlebotomy if they are comfortable IV/VAT Team: L&D starts their own IVs but we do have IV therapy if needed for difficult starts Resource Nurse RT: in house and attend deliveries with NICU Hospitalist: OB Hospitalist coverage 24/7 Telemetry monitoring: remote Are RNs required to read/measure tele strips? No, but should recognize when there is a need to call a rapid response and/or for anesthesia support. Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV pumps: Plum Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: GE Corometrics Floating: If yes, where? L&D floats to Mother Baby. Mother Baby floats off the unit if needed. Orientation: Hospital NEO With preceptor on unit depends on experience Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other weekend as needed On call? If so, what is that schedule? L&D takes 24 hours of call per 4 week schedule period Holiday Expectations: depends on shift, 1 summer holiday and 1 winter holiday (as of 10/4/2023: We will need this traveler to be willing to work 12/24, 12/25, and 12/26 night shifts from 19-0730.) RTO: As part of our program, we approve up to 7 days of RTO, would you like us to text you if any additional days are requested? No Shift times: 0700-1930 & 1900-0730 Schedule cycle: 4 weeks Other notes: Scrub Color: provided scrubs are navy blue, but Mother Baby is permitted to wear their own scrubs. L&D is expected to change into scrubs at the hospital. May wear their own or hospital provided if on the floor but must wear hospital laundered in the OR Parking: Free

Employer

NuWest Travel Nursing

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About Yakima, WA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Yakima, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Yakima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 88°F and lows around 57°F.
In winter, average highs are around 41°F and lows around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Yakima.

Transportation

Yakima is car-friendly with ample parking.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Yakima is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Yakima offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
It has a vibrant arts and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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