Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Talented Medical Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses for a 13-week travel assignment in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves providing comprehensive care to laboring mothers, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in deliveries. Ideal candidates should possess an RN license and current BLS certification. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in compact state or ability to obtain licensure in assignment states.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Clear background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist physicians and midwives with vaginal deliveries and emergency procedures.
• Administer medications including oxytocin and pain relief interventions.
• Conduct initial newborn assessments and provide immediate post-delivery care.

Skills

Labor and delivery care

Maternal care

Fetal monitoring

Emergency procedure assistance

Patient advocacy

Education

Active RN license

Current BLS certification

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Current BLS certification
• Clear background check and drug screening