Travel Labor and Delivery RN

Magnet Medical Travel Nursing Job for Labor and Delivery RN

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Labor and Delivery to join our team as a travel nurse. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment: Assess and monitor pregnant women's health, gather health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments, perform non-stress tests, and evaluate uterine activity.
• Labor Support and Monitoring: Monitor labor progress, administer medications, and provide emotional support and pain management throughout the labor process.
• Assisting with Delivery: Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, participate in cesarean section procedures, and perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the newborn's health.
• Postpartum Care: Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and the newborn, assist with breastfeeding support, and provide education on postpartum recovery and self-care.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care for each patient.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about the progress of labor, potential complications, and available options.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery is properly sterilized and functioning.

Emergency and High-Risk Situations:

• Recognize signs of complications and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriate protocols and teamwork.