Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,251 per week

Magnet Medical; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Carlsbad, NM. This role involves providing comprehensive care during labor and delivery, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient education and safety. The position requires a Registered Nurse license and offers a competitive pay package based on 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Responsible for comprehensive care during labor and delivery.
• Skilled in managing high-risk pregnancies and postpartum care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health of pregnant women and assess labor progression.
• Assist with deliveries and provide immediate newborn care.
• Educate patients on labor processes and postpartum recovery.

Skills

Patient Education

Collaboration

Monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,251 per week

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,251 per week

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Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery (L&D) is responsible for providing comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The RN in this specialty is skilled in managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies, monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, and assisting with deliveries. The L&D nurse collaborates with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care to both mothers and newborns.

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.
  

Magnet Medical Job ID #31905196. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:L&D,19:00:00-07:00:00

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