Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (Nights)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Virtus Healthcare Staffing seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our partner hospital's Labor & Delivery unit in Baltimore, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care to expectant mothers and their newborns during the crucial night shift hours.
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $20,000
Unit Summary:
- 20-bed unit with 3 triage rooms, 7 LDRs, 2 ORs, 3 PACU bays, and 5 observation beds.
- High-risk obstetrical unit with access to a Level III NICU.
Job Summary:
- As a member of the patient care team, you will provide safe, age-appropriate care to patients and their families, acting as an advisor and resource throughout the childbirth process.
- You will utilize your nursing expertise to assess, monitor, and care for mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
- Perform thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
- Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs, ensuring the well-being of both mother and baby.
- Assist with deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean births.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, including obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and their families during the night shift.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- A bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a CCNE-accredited school is preferred.
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience is required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current RN license in the State of Maryland.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification.
- Specialty certification (e.g., RNC-OB) is preferred.
Shift:
- Full-Time Nights
- 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
To Apply:
If you are a dedicated and skilled RN passionate about women's health and childbirth, we encourage you to apply today! Join our team at Virtus Healthcare Staffing and make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies in Baltimore, MD.
Note: Day Shift Candidates will not be considered.