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RN – PICU/NICU/L&D

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Redwood City, CA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: RN – PICU/NICU/L&D
Location(L&D-RN): Santa Clara/San Leandro/Roseville/Redwood City/Oakland, CA
Location(PICU-RN): Los Angeles/Santa Clara/Roseville, CA
Location(NICU-RN): Santa Clara/Oakland, CA
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Extension)
Shift: Days/Nights (12*3)
Pay Package Range: $3100 - $3500/week. on W2 (Negotiable)
 
Labor and Delivery Nurse Responsibilities:
  • Meeting with expectant mothers for prenatal visits and providing care for normal and problematic pregnancies.
  • Teaching childbirth preparation classes.
  • Providing information, guidance, and hands-on clinical care to pregnant women.
  • Monitoring fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions during labor.
  • Coaching women, assisting with any complications and administering medications during birth.
  • Performing tests on newborns after birth.
  • Providing guidance to new mothers on all aspects of recovery and infant care.
  • Using equipment and administering medications related to labor, delivery, and the care of newborns.
 
PICU Nurse Responsibilities:
  • Continuous Monitoring: PICU nurses closely monitor patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation, to detect any signs of deterioration or improvement promptly.
  • Medication Administration: These nurses are responsible for administering medications accurately and safely, often handling potent drugs that require precise dosing based on a child's age and weight.
  • Medical Procedures: They assist physicians in performing various medical procedures, such as inserting intravenous lines, chest tube placements, and urinary catheterizations.
  • Managing Life-Support Equipment: PICU nurses are proficient in operating and monitoring advanced life-support equipment, including ventilators and cardiac monitors, to stabilize critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Family Support: The nurses provide emotional support and clear communication to patients' families, helping them understand their child's condition and actively involving them in the care process.
  • Collaborating with the Healthcare Team: PICU nurses work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for each patient.
  • Emergency Response: They are prepared to respond rapidly to emergencies, delivering immediate interventions to stabilize patients during critical situations.
 
NICU Nurse Responsibilities:
  • Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
  • Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers.
  • Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications.
  • Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
  • Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment.
  • Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
  • Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members.
  • Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Redwood City, CA (Onsite)

Job Type

Nurse

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

11/14/2024

Job ID

24-27332

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