Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - in Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Agency: Magnet Medical
Pay: $2,267 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/29/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85001.

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.

• 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 NSTs, monitor fetal heart tones, evaluate uterine activity; 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; assist with amniotomy and other procedures as directed.
• Assisting with Delivery:
  Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance; participate in cesarean section procedures, ensuring the sterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providing immediate newborn care; 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 newborn in the immediate postpartum period, including assessing vital signs, bleeding, and uterine tone; assist with breastfeeding support; provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  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.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care; communicate clearly with patients and families about the progress of labor, potential complications, and available options, ensuring informed consent.
• Infection Control and Safety:
  Follow infection control procedures; ensure all equipment used during labor and delivery is properly sterilized and functioning.
• Emergency and High-Risk Situations:
  Recognize signs of complications and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation; respond to obstetric emergencies using appropriate protocols; administer medications for high-risk pregnancies.
• Patient Education and Advocacy:
  Provide education and support to patients and families; advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making.

• BLS certification
• Competency Exam
• Licensure in L&D