Job Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated Labor and Delivery Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to expectant mothers during the labor and delivery process. Your compassion, expertise, and attention to detail will contribute to ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience for both mother and baby.

Responsibilities:
- Monitor the progress of labor, including fetal heart rate, contraction patterns, and maternal vital signs.
- Assist with pain management techniques and comfort measures for laboring mothers.
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Prepare mothers for delivery procedures and provide emotional support throughout the birthing process.
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized birth plans.
- Perform assessments of newborns following delivery and provide initial care as needed.
- Educate new mothers on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care basics.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
- Stay current on best practices in labor and delivery nursing and participate in continuing education opportunities.

Experience:
- Previous experience in labor and delivery nursing is preferred.
- Familiarity with working in a hospital setting or ambulatory surgery center.
- Knowledge of critical care transport for high-risk deliveries.
- Experience in acute pain management for laboring women.
- Exposure to eClinicalWorks or similar electronic health record systems is beneficial.
- Background in primary care or health coaching is advantageous.
- Experience in memory care or related fields is a plus.
- Willingness to engage in travel nursing assignments if required.

Joining our team as a Labor and Delivery Nurse offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and babies during one of life's most significant moments. If you are passionate about women's health, childbirth, and providing exceptional patient care, we welcome your application.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $3,000.00 - $3,050.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Medical specialties:

• Labor & Delivery

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Breakdown pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA 93301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person