Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 67,749 - 77,850; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Labor and Delivery RN for an immediate travel nurse position in Rutherfordton, NC. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of acute-care experience and various certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring patients during labor and assisting with deliveries. Competitive weekly pay and additional benefits will be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent acute-care experience.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, AWHONN, NRP, STABLE.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lean, and stoop for prolonged periods; lift up to 20 lbs comfortably and up to 50 lbs when required.

Responsibilities

• Stay with and monitor patients throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and assist patients with breathing techniques.
• Check cervix periodically to monitor progression and dilation.
• Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after the birthing process.
• Aid physician with delivery instruments and immediate care for newborns.

Skills

Acute-care experience

Stress-management skills

Effective patient interaction

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

AWHONN certification

NRP certification

STABLE certification

Job description

Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse

Join TotalMed as a Labor and Delivery RN for an immediate travel nurse opening in Rutherfordton, NC.

Overview

We’re looking for RNs with a minimum of three years of recent acute‑care experience to provide comprehensive care for women before, during, and after delivery in a high‑volume labor and delivery unit.

Responsibilities

• Stay with and monitor patients throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and assist patients with breathing techniques.
• Check cervix periodically to monitor progression and dilation.
• Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after the birthing process.
• Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
• Provide immediate care for newborns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent acute‑care experience.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, AWHONN, NRP, STABLE.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lean, and stoop for prolonged periods; lift up to 20 lbs comfortably and up to 50 lbs when required.
• Strong stress‑management skills and ability to interact effectively with patients and team members.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive weekly pay of $1,489 to $1,711.

Additional benefits and travel nurse incentives to be discussed during the interview process.