RN at Maternal Child Dept/Inpatient Obstetric

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC

RN at Maternal Child Dept/Inpatient Obstetric

Portsmouth, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Overview:

    AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the Maternal Child Department at NMCP. This includes coverage in Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby (Postpartum), and the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit. The RN will provide inpatient care for mothers and newborns, manage laboring patients, assist with deliveries, and support patients during postpartum recovery or high-risk pregnancy admissions.

    General Duties:

    Deliver care consistent with MTF policies, nursing standards, and clinical privileges

    Respond to obstetrical emergencies and high-acuity patient needs

    Maintain documentation using approved electronic medical record systems

    Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team (OB/GYNs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, social workers)

    Follow infection control, safety, and clinical protocols

    Specific Duties:

    Provide nursing care for laboring patients, including fetal monitoring and labor support

    Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed

    Monitor and care for postpartum mothers and newborns (Mother-Baby Unit)

    Care for patients in the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit (high-risk OB)

    Educate patients on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery

    Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

    Document patient progress and update providers accordingly

    Support family-centered care and bonding

    Float between OB units as required by workload

    Qualifications:

    Degree:

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    Education:

    Graduate from a college or university accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE

    Certification:

    Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Highly preferred

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred

    Experience:

    Minimum one year of full-time experience in inpatient obstetrics (labor & delivery, postpartum, or high-risk OB) within the past three years

    Licensure:

    Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory

    Skills and Abilities:

    Proficient in labor support, postpartum recovery, and newborn assessment

    Skilled in managing obstetric emergencies and fetal monitoring

    Comfortable with rotating shifts and high-acuity environments

    Compassionate, adaptable, and capable of working in a family-centered care model

    Strong communication and documentation skills

    Benefits:

    Competitive Pay

    80 hours of paid vacation annually

    Up to 56 hours of sick time

    11 paid federal holidays

    Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

    401K Plan

    Schedule:

    Sunday through Saturday

    Rotating 12-hour shifts: 1845–0715 (nights) and 0645–1915 (days)

    Up to 120 hours per week total coverage (as part of a multi-RN team)

    Weekend and holiday work required

    Work Environment:

    Inpatient maternal-child units within NMCP

    May work in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, or High-Risk OB/Surgical units

    Family-centered, multidisciplinary care environment

    Immunization Requirement:

    Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Influenza, and TB screening required

    Must complete NAVMED 6260/91 or DHA equivalent form

    Security Requirement:

    Must pass background check and credentialing

    Expect up to 90 days for full clearance

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    AIMS Locum Tenens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background or identity.