Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery RN – Nights – Sharon, CT Job Title: Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery – Nights Location: Sharon, CT 06069 Facility: Sharon Hospital, 50 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, CT 06069 Employment Type: Local or Travel Contract Pay: Local: $2,836 per week (36 hours); Travel: $2,984 per week (36 hours) Schedule Shift: Nights, 3x12s (typical 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) Expected weekly hours: 36 Weekend and holiday rotation as needed Unit Details Unit: Labor & Delivery within a community hospital setting Approximate ratio: 1:1 in active labor when possible; may assist postpartum or mother-baby depending on census and staffing needs. Job Responsibilities Provide comprehensive perinatal nursing care to laboring women and newborns through antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods. Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including fetal heart rate monitoring, contraction pattern evaluation, and maternal vital sign review. Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and obstetric emergencies in collaboration with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesia, and pediatric teams. Administer medications including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, and other obstetric agents according to facility policy while monitoring for adverse effects. Support breastfeeding initiation, newborn care, and parental education on postpartum recovery, newborn safety, and follow-up care. Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in unit quality and safety initiatives. Required Qualifications Active Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing Minimum 1–2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience in an acute care setting. Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; NRP or equivalent may be required by the facility. Competency in fetal heart monitoring interpretation and obstetric emergency response, including hemorrhage and preeclampsia management. Preferred Qualifications AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring preferred RNC-OB or similar inpatient obstetric nursing certification preferred Benefits Weekly pay with direct deposit Health, dental, and vision options Tax-advantaged stipends for qualified travelers License and certification assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr