Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - in Anderson

Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,092 per week in Anderson, IN

Location:

Anderson, IN

Agency:
Magnet Medical

Pay: $2,092 per week

Shift Information:
Nights – 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date:

8/2/2026

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery (L&D) will provide comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The RN will manage routine and high‑risk pregnancies, monitor fetal and maternal well‑being, and assist with deliveries.

Pre‑Labor and Admission Assessment:

• Assess and monitor 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.
• Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and expectations during childbirth.

Labor Support and Monitoring:

• Monitor labor progress through 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, using comfort measures such as positioning, breathing techniques, and encouragement.
• Assist with amniotomy and other procedures as directed by the healthcare team.

Assisting with Delivery:

• Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and necessary actions.
• Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring sterile field, assisting delivery, and providing immediate newborn care after birth.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the newborn’s health immediately after delivery.
• Monitor health and recovery of both mother and newborn in the immediate postpartum period, assessing vital signs, bleeding, and uterine tone.
• Assist with breastfeeding support and educate on infant care.
• Provide education on postpartum recovery, self‑care, and newborn care, including diapering, bathing, and recognition of illness signs.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes, including monitoring results.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other team members to plan and implement individualized care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about labor progress, potential complications, and options, ensuring informed consent is obtained.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Ensure equipment is properly sterilized and functioning.

Emergency and High‑Risk Situations:

• Recognize signs of complications such as fetal distress, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies, utilizing protocols and teamwork.
• Administer medications and interventions for high‑risk pregnancies.

Patient Education and Advocacy:

• Provide education and support regarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision‑making.