Travel Registered Nurse RN at Ascension summary: Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery providing direct patient care, implementing and monitoring care plans, and coordinating discharge planning in multiple hospital locations in Texas. This role involves traveling assignments ranging from 8-13 weeks within a permanent, full-time position, offering competitive compensation and benefits including PTO, health insurance, and retirement plans. The nurse must maintain relevant certifications such as BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation, with a strong emphasis on acute care experience and the ability to collaborate across healthcare disciplines.
Details Weekly Travel Rate up to $2,722
Department: Associate Travel Program - Labor & Delivery
Schedule: Multiple shifts available, 48 hours per week
Hospital: Multiple Locations
Location: TX
This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply.
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Benefits Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.
Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
Education:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Work Experience:
One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.
Additional Preferences One year of recent experience in L&D strongly preferred.
Local and national travel options are available dependent on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.
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