RN: L&D

Job Description:

Join our team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Bangor, Maine, for a 13-week contract filled with rewarding moments and a little bit of Maine’s charm. This role is perfect for experienced RNs who thrive in a busy maternity setting, managing multiple deliveries and postpartum care, from cervical ripening to neonatal resuscitation. Expect to work 12-hour night shifts, providing essential care during active labor, cesarean sections, and postpartum stabilization. The unit’s layout offers separate but close-knit labor and mother-baby areas, with a variety of patient scenarios such as PIH, GDM, and fetal distress. This assignment is notable for its large referral area, including a NICU that requires experienced staff comfortable with high-acuity situations. Your skills in fetal monitoring, managing insulin, magnesium drips, and assisting in OR procedures will be vital to the team’s success. It’s a chance to contribute to a thriving maternity unit while experiencing the community’s scenic beauty.

Weather:

In Bangor, the weather around this time of year is typically crisp and cool with mild daytime temperatures, providing a refreshing atmosphere that’s great for outdoor activities. The air feels invigorating, and there is often a scenic mix of clear skies and occasional gentle breezes, perfect for enjoying local parks or a relaxing walk along the Penobscot River.

Fun Things To Do:

• Mount Hope Garden & Park: Stroll through beautifully maintained gardens and explore the historic Mount Hope Cemetery.
• Bangor Waterfront Walk: Enjoy a scenic walk along the Penobscot River with picturesque views and local shops.
• Moon Tunnels Tour (Day Trip): Discover Bangor’s historic moon tunnels, an intriguing glimpse into local history.
• Acadia National Park Day Trip: Venture to one of Maine’s premier parks with hiking, scenic drives, and breathtaking vistas.
• Megunticook Lake: Spend a relaxing day kayaking or fishing in this peaceful, scenic lake just a short drive away.

Job Specifics:

Location: Bangor, Maine

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly Hours: 36 hours