L&D Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Avacend Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor & Delivery (L&D) for a 13-week local/travel contract in Augusta, GA. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care during day or night shifts, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes within fast-paced clinical environments. Nurses will care for patients with a typical patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2 and document care using the Epic EHR system. Contract extension and permanent placement opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in the Labor & Delivery setting
• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to emergencies and changes
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and ongoing care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation using Epic EHR
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Adhere to hospital policies and professional nursing standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Active Georgia RN license or Multistate Compact RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (or to be obtained within 180 days)
• NRP certification (or to be obtained within 180 days)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with patient assessment in ICU, ED, L&D, or OR settings
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and patient education
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within interdisciplinary teams
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives

We are a Georgia-based healthcare recruiting and staffing company with more than 30 years of experience connecting qualified healthcare professionals with organizations nationwide.
As a nationally recognized woman- and diversity-owned company, we are committed to providing exceptional talent while supporting diversity, inclusion, and workforce development across the healthcare industry.
We specialize in both local and travel healthcare contracts, providing flexible staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of healthcare facilities and professionals.
With more than two decades of industry experience, our team understands the importance of finding the right candidate for the right opportunity. We combine industry expertise, personalized service, and a nationwide recruiting reach to deliver dependable staffing solutions.


Our mission is simple: connect exceptional healthcare professionals with organizations that need their expertise, efficiently, professionally, and with a commitment to quality.

Company Description

We are a Georgia-based healthcare recruiting and staffing company with more than 30 years of experience connecting qualified healthcare professionals with organizations nationwide.\r\nAs a nationally recognized woman- and diversity-owned company, we are committed to providing exceptional talent while supporting diversity, inclusion, and workforce development across the healthcare industry.\r\nWe specialize in both local and travel healthcare contracts, providing flexible staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of healthcare facilities and professionals.\r\nWith more than two decades of industry experience, our team understands the importance of finding the right candidate for the right opportunity. We combine industry expertise, personalized service, and a nationwide recruiting reach to deliver dependable staffing solutions.\r\n \r\nOur mission is simple: connect exceptional healthcare professionals with organizations that need their expertise, efficiently, professionally, and with a commitment to quality.