Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery - $2,081 per week in Kansas City, MO

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Kansas City, Missouri, 64154! Pay Information $2,081 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Labor and Delivery License: Valid Nursing License required Certifications: BLS, FHM, NRP required; AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate preferred Must-Have: - Community Hospital Experience preferred - First-time travelers not accepted Description: Registered Nurse specializing in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum care. Work shifts are 3 nights from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:3. Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments are required as needed. Weekend rotation includes 4-6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) and 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule. The position requires 1 major holiday (Thanksgiving or Christmas) and 1-2 minor holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day). Skills required include IV therapy, phlebotomy, and labor and delivery management. Nurse must be capable of performing amnioinfusion, assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and managing hemorrhage/shock cases. Recovery of C-sections and performing sterile vaginal exams are required. Medication administration includes antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate therapy, and Pitocin. Experience in neonatal care in the delivery room is necessary. Nurse must collect cord samples and perform infant identification and metabolic screening. Antepartum care includes conducting NSTs, reflex checks, and sterile vaginal exams. Postpartum care focuses on breastfeeding support and wound assessment. Experience with complications such as postpartum hemorrhage and pregnancy-induced hypertension is necessary. Participation in surgical cases like D&C and tubal ligation is required. Pain management skills must include administering epidurals and using PCA (IV). Knowledge of vaccination administration and isolation precautions is essential. Fetal monitoring and response to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns are required. Candidates should expect to float within the unit as needed. On-call requirements include 2 mandatory shifts during each 6-week schedule period. This position encompasses full couplet care and the potential for additional assignments within the labor and delivery unit. Expectations include compliance with facility protocols and the ability to manage low-risk deliveries confidently. All candidates must have recent experience in specialty areas to be eligible. Two references, including one from a supervisor or charge RN, are required from the past year. Drug screening will be conducted prior to employment. Modules are required prior to start and may include additional training. 27880139EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings.

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