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Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
West Des Moines, Iowa
Methodist West Hospital

$1,848-2,586/week

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Certification details

BLS, ACLS, NRP, FHM required

Job details

Travelers must be COVID vaccinated; Medical/Religious Exemptions provided upon request
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
EMR - EPIC
Traveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran & Iowa Methodist

Job requirements

2 years current L&D and/or OB experience
ability to attend deliveries
willingness to float to OB/L&D on-site, or to ILH/IMMC
travel experience strongly encouraged

Schedule information

OT/Holiday Multiplier: 1.25x
NBO: 8 hrs
If scheduled 36-40 hrs/week, OT billed after 40 hrs
If scheduled 48 hrs/week, OT billed after 48 hrs

Unit specific information

The 12-bed maternity center includes private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms, allowing mothers to stay in one room for the duration of their stay.
There is also a newborn nursery with one continuing care neonatal bed.
Offering experienced staff and 24/7 on-staff neonatal support in partnership with Blank Children's Hospital.
Methodist West was the first and only hospital in Central Iowa to employ Patient Care Facilitators.
The surgery department contains 14 private, pre-operative rooms, six leading-edge operating rooms and an endoscopy suite.

Additional Details

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:
Work history/resume
Skills checklist (must have been completed within 1 year of submission date)
License verification
Copy of BLS (AHA) or ARC
References - highly preferred (if not provided, will be required to complete during onboarding if candidate accepts an offer)

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95 beds
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ADDRESS1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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About West Des Moines, IA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.

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