Travel Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - $2,538 per week

Specialty: Labor and Delivery • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 07/27/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, days • Employment Type: Travel

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery (L&D) provides comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The L&D nurse manages both routine and high-risk pregnancies, monitors fetal and maternal well-being, and assists with deliveries. This role collaborates with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care to mothers and newborns.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor labor progress 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 labor using comfort measures such as positioning, breathing techniques, and encouragement.
• Assist with amniotomy and other procedures as directed by the healthcare team.
• Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including instrumentation, suctioning, and other necessary actions during birth.
• Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterile field, assisting with delivery, and providing immediate newborn care.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the newborn’s health immediately after delivery.
• Monitor the health and recovery of both mother and 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 infant care concerns.
• Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of illness.
• Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes, including patient and fetal monitoring results.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about labor progress, potential complications, and available options, ensuring informed consent for procedures.
• Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
• Ensure all equipment used during labor and delivery is properly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.
• 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.
• 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 access to resources for care choices.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.