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Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $1,566 per week
Magnet Medical
Birmingham (AL)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Part time
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Job summary
Magnet Medical is seeking a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care for women during labor and delivery in Birmingham, Alabama. The role requires monitoring and assisting in high-risk pregnancies, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring effective education and support for patients. This travel position offers a competitive weekly salary and a chance to gain diverse experiences in various healthcare settings.
Qualifications
- Must be a licensed RN with experience in Labor and Delivery.
- Competent in monitoring and providing care during childbirth.
- Ability to educate and support patients through labor processes.
Responsibilities
- Assess health of women during labor and delivery.
- Monitor contraction patterns, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.
- Assist in vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
Skills
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Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/30/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment:
- Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various stages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments.
- Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression.
- Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and what to expect during childbirth.
- Labor Support and Monitoring:
- Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment of contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.
- Administer medications, including epidurals, Pitocin, and pain relief options, as prescribed, and monitor their effects.
- Provide continuous emotional support and pain management throughout the labor process, using comfort measures, including positioning, breathing techniques, and offering encouragement.
- Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures as directed by the healthcare team.
- Assisting with Delivery:
- Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and other necessary actions during the birth.
- Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providing immediate newborn care after birth.
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the newborn’s health immediately after delivery.
- Postpartum Care:
- Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and the newborn in the immediate postpartum period, including assessing vital signs, bleeding, and uterine tone.
- Assist with breastfeeding support, including teaching proper latch techniques, positioning, and addressing any concerns related to infant care.
- Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of illness.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legal standards.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes, including patient and fetal monitoring results.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care for each patient.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families about the progress of labor, potential complications, and available options, ensuring that informed consent is obtained for procedures when necessary.
- Infection Control and Safety:
- Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
- Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery is properly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.
- Emergency and High-Risk Situations:
- Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriate protocols and teamwork.
- Administer medications and interventions for high-risk pregnancies, including managing complications like hypertension, gestational diabetes, or infections.
- Patient Education and Advocacy:
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
- Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making, ensuring that patients have access to the resources they need to make choices about their care.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typePart-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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