Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,686 per week in Neptune, NJ

Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D / Antepartum) Location: Hackensack Meridian Health / Jersey Shore University Medical Center – 1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07754 Schedule: 3x12 Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (36 Hours/Week) | Every Other Weekend | 3 out of 6 Holidays Required | No On-Call | No Floating Required Uniform: Navy Blue (Scrubs provided on-site) Position Overview The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) manages and coordinates nursing care for maternal, antepartum, and intrapartum patients within an evidence-based, patient-centric professional practice model. Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation), the RN establishes individualized care plans based on patient needs, medical diagnoses, and clinical priorities while supporting physician interventions and patient advocacy. Key Responsibilities • Intrapartum & Antepartum Care: Deliver comprehensive care for high-risk antepartum and laboring patients, continuously monitoring maternal and fetal status. • Newborn & Perinatal Support: Provide skilled care during labor, delivery, and immediate post-birth recovery, including newborn assessment and resuscitation support. • Assessment & Interventions: Perform continuous clinical evaluations, execute therapeutic nursing interventions, and maintain precise documentation in alignment with hospital and acuity standards. • Evidence-Based Advocacy: Support and adopt evidence-based practices and clinical innovations in care delivery to improve patient outcomes. • Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with attending physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care transitions. Position Qualifications Mandatory Requirements • RN Licensure: Active New Jersey State RN License or active Compact / Multi-State Nursing License. • Core Certifications: o BLS: Active Basic Life Support (American Heart Association only). o NRP: Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification. • Clinical Skills & Training: Advanced AWHONN or Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) competency. • Experience: Minimum 1+ year of dedicated Labor & Delivery / Antepartum nursing experience (3 years preferred). • Soft Skills: Proven competency in immediate newborn care and family-centered education. Education Requirements • Required Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN). • Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred Certifications • ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA).