Labor and Delivery RN

Labor and Delivery NurseJob Title: Labor and Delivery NurseProfession: RN Specialty: Labor and DeliveryDuration: 13 weeksShift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hoursExperience: Minimum of two years in Labor & DeliveryLicense: Current RN license in state of practiceCertifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)Must-Have: - Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent - Two years of Labor & Delivery experience - Required RN license in state of practiceDescription: The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for planning and providing nursing care to patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. This includes managing emergency situations and circulating for C-sections. The nurse supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel according to their scope of practice. The position is represented by a nursing association. The Labor and Delivery Nurse performs physical and psychosocial assessments of patients, considering age and cultural differences. They initiate multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plans for each patient in collaboration with healthcare team members. The nurse demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing perinatal emergencies, including crash C-sections and shoulder dystocia. They assess fetal and maternal well-being, amniotic fluid status, and vaginal bleeding, recognizing and managing abnormalities. Effective pain management for the laboring patient is essential, including implementing alternative pain control methods as needed. The nurse assists with epidural catheter placement and monitors fetal and maternal status during this process. Education for patients and families throughout the perinatal and postpartum periods is provided, using methods that are appropriate to age, condition, culture, and learning readiness. Documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patients' responses to medications, treatments, and procedures, must be legible, accurate, and timely. The nurse consistently performs necessary unit-specific safety and quality control checks. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed. The organization is committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients. All associates are required to receive necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.City: San Luis ObispoState: CABenefitsWe offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesDisclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.