Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Talented Medical Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. You will provide expert maternal and newborn care and collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and anesthesiologists.

Ideal candidates have active RN licenses, BLS, and ability to obtain licensure in assignment states, with strong L&D experience and adaptability to integrate into new teams quickly.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with compact state eligibility or ability to obtain licensure in assignment states.
• Current BLS certification.
• 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 and interpret patterns.
• Assist physicians and midwives with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and emergencies.
• Administer medications including oxytocin and epidural management as ordered.
• Conduct newborn assessments and provide immediate post-delivery care.
• Support breastfeeding initiation and postpartum education; document care per hospital protocols.

Skills

Labor & Delivery

Travel nursing

Adaptability

Education

RN license (state-compact preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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