Amergis Staffing iscurrently seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for Obstetrics (OB/GYN) assignments in Washington, DC! Position Details: Contract Length: 13 weeks (+ability toextend) Number of Openings: 6 Start Date: 11/18 Hours/Shifts/Schedules: 36 (3x12's) / Day/Night rotation or straight Nights *Willwork every OTHER weekend/holiday Setting: + Postpartum unit Position Requirements: + Minimum 2 years of RN Obstetrics, Postpartum, and/or Labor &Delivery experience + Mother/Baby experience + Active DC RN license + BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA), NRP Amergis Travel Advantages + Local office footprint in most major cities across the country + Premium pay rates with tax advantage compensation + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available on 1 st of month + Weekly pay through direct deposit + Accessible via office phone, email, or text + Emergency, On-call line, available 24/7 TheRegistered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the applicationof the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for obstetricpatients. The RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments inan effective and efficient manner with supervision. The RN demonstratescritical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patientcare. The RN consistently performs according to nursing standards and isaccountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management ofpatient care. Essential Duties andResponsibilities: + Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care + Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition + Collects, analyzes and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses + Performs admitting assessments, reviews history and develops plan of care + Initiates fetal heart monitor, performs vaginal exams, interprets fetal heart tones and determines frequency duration and intensity of contractions + Monitors progress of laboring mothers, interprets fetal heart monitor and notifies physician when appropriate for progress or problems + Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patients assigned + Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard + Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment + Compares expected and actual outcomes of care and identifies deviation from the plan of care + Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs and assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities + Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment + Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursing unit, and activities as appropriate + Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements: + Current Registered Nurse license within the state of practice. + Minimum one year obstetrics experience preferred. + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable + Current CPR if applicable + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required + Computer proficiency required + Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.