Registered Nurse Maternal Child Dept/Inpatient Obstetric Portsmouth, VA, 23708

Registered Nurse Maternal Child Dept/Inpatient Obstetric

Full Time • Portsmouth, VA, 23708
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.
Compensation: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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