RN - L&D

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Duration: Open to 8, 10, or 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience preferred.

License: Active Registered Nurse License

Certifications: ACLS AWHONN Intermediate BLS NRP

Must-Have: Strong multitasking and critical thinking skills.

Description: Join a dynamic, family-centered Labor and Delivery unit. Every day offers variety and meaningful patient connections. Nurses in this role provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period. This travel assignment is ideal for adaptable, skilled nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Key responsibilities include providing care for laboring, delivering, and postpartum mothers, as well as newborns. Manage continuous fetal monitoring and assist with both vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Deliver immediate newborn care, support breastfeeding, and provide patient education. Handle antepartum admissions, post-delivery recovery, and newborn nursery assessments. Collaborate closely with providers, anesthesia, lactation consultants, and support staff. Complete accurate documentation, discharge teaching, and patient follow-up education. Ideal candidates are adaptable, proactive, and confident in caring for both mothers and newborns. Strong communication skills and calmness under pressure are essential. Nurses may float between labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas based on patient needs. Extensions are common based on unit needs and nurse performance. There is potential for a permanent role conversion after assignment completion. Ongoing training is available in areas such as advanced fetal monitoring and newborn resuscitation. Positive attitude, adaptability, and teamwork are paramount for success in this role. Familiarity with obstetric and neonatal certifications is preferred.