Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,908 per week

Job Description LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing position in Nashville, Tennessee. Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 05/31/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36 Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period. The RN monitors maternal and fetal well-being, supports safe delivery, and collaborates with obstetricians, midwives, and healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to patients in labor and delivery. Monitor maternal vital signs, contractions, and fetal heart rate patterns. Assess labor progression and report changes to the obstetric team. Assist physicians and midwives during vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Administer medications, IV fluids, and pain management (including epidurals as per protocol). Perform neonatal assessment and immediate newborn care after birth. Educate and support patients and families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Respond to obstetric emergencies (e.g., fetal distress, hemorrhage, preeclampsia). Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records. Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and hospital protocols. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for care planning. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent nursing degree. Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred or required in many facilities. Experience in obstetrics, maternal health, or acute care preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in high-pressure and emergency situations. Excellent communication and patient education skills. Compassionate, patient-centered care approach. Team collaboration and coordination skills. Attention to detail and accurate documentation. Work Environment Hospital labor & delivery unit. Fast-paced, high-acuity clinical setting. Requires shift work (including nights, weekends, and holidays). Exposure to emergency and unpredictable clinical situations. Benefits Weekly pay. Medical benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr LanceSoft, Inc.