Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Location Nashville, TN Pay Rate Up to: $1668.83/Week Start Date Immediately to Jul 22, 2026 Duration 13 weeks Number of Positions 1 Work Location On-Site Work Only Shift Type Nights Hours Per Day 12 Hours Discipline Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Labor and Delivery

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery About Aequor: Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period, ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. Monitor vital signs, fetal heart rates, and contractions to assess the progress of labor, responding promptly to any complications or changes in condition. Assist physicians and midwives during labor and delivery, administering medications, monitoring pain management, and providing emotional support to mothers. Prepare the labor and delivery rooms, ensuring all equipment and supplies are sterile and ready for use during deliveries. Educate mothers and families on labor, pain management options, breastfeeding, and newborn care, offering guidance and reassurance throughout the process. Perform routine newborn assessments immediately after delivery, including Apgar scoring, weight measurement, and initial care, ensuring a smooth transition to postpartum care. Manage emergency situations, such as postpartum hemorrhage or fetal distress, by implementing appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team. Document all patient care, procedures, medications, and observations in electronic health records (EHR), maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Provide discharge education and instructions to new mothers and their families, including care for themselves and their newborns. Stay current with best practices in labor and delivery nursing through continuing education and professional development.

Job Requirements: Strong understanding of labor and delivery procedures, fetal monitoring, and postpartum care. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. Ability to manage emergency situations and provide compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Active [STATE] Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Labor and Delivery Nurse or in a similar role. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems.

Benefits: Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment). First-day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability). Weekly direct deposit. Sick days/PTO (varies by facility). Travel reimbursement. 401k eligibility after the first year. Credentialing assistance. CEU/Tuition reimbursement. Professional development opportunities.