We are seeking talented Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses for a 13-week travel assignment. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert maternal and newborn care in a dynamic hospital environment while experiencing new locations and advancing your nursing career. The ideal candidate will have strong L&D experience and the adaptability to integrate quickly into new healthcare teams.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers throughout all stages of labor and delivery
Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs using electronic fetal monitoring equipment and interpret fetal heart rate patterns
Assist physicians and midwives with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and emergency procedures
Administer medications including oxytocin, epidural management, and pain relief interventions
Conduct initial newborn assessments and provide immediate post-delivery care
Support mothers with breastfeeding initiation and postpartum education
Manage high-risk pregnancies including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor
Respond to obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, and fetal distress
Document all care provided in electronic health records per hospital protocols
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians
Provide emotional support and advocacy for patients and families during labor experience
Maintain sterile technique during deliveries and surgical procedures
Educate patients and families on labor process, pain management options, and postpartum care
Required Qualifications:
Active RN license in compact state or ability to obtain licensure in assignment states
Previous healthcare experience
Current BLS certification
Clear background check and drug screening
Shift Details
Variable Days
Facility housing provided
Competitive pay rate
Housing stipend
Meals & Incidentals stipend