Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

$2,492-3,326/week

Posted 14 hours ago Verified

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A hospital in California is looking for an experienced L/D nurse for a travel contract.
The right candidate will have 2 full years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS, NRP, Advanced AWHONN and CA License.

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No nurse aides, but have OB techs that help with C-sections & assist as needed with baby cares.
Charge Nurse: Around the clock, does not take patients.
Breaks: 1/2 hour break (clock-out); 3 - 15 min breaks per shift (CA Law).
Unit Orientation: 2 shifts on the unit, will also meet with the educator.
Doc System: CERNER REQUIRED.
Add'l equipment: Pagers linked to call light system & internal spectralink phones.
Tele: Post-surgery only for the hour post-surgery C-section.
RT 24/7: Yes.
Pharmacy 24/7: Yes.
No floating required as it is a Closed Unit; Nights, EOW, first to float.

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