Travel Labor and Delivery RN

Position: Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $1,917 per week
Location: Westerville

Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $1,917 per week at Magnet Medical summary:
This travel Nursing position is for a Registered Nurse specialized in Labor and Delivery providing care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum. The nurse monitors maternal and fetal health, assists with deliveries including cesarean sections, supports pain management, and educates patients and families. Collaboration with healthcare teams and accurate documentation are essential components of this role in a hospital setting.
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Westerville, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Labor and Delivery

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Travel
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 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.

• 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 throughout the labor process, using comfort measures, including positioning, breathing techniques, and offering encouragement.
- Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures as directed by the healthcare team.

• Assisting with Delivery:
- Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and other necessary actions during the birth.
- Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providing immediate newborn care after birth.
- 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 the 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 any concerns related to infant care.
- Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of illness.

• Documentation and Reporting:
- Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legal standards.
- 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 for each patient.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families about the progress of labor, potential complications, and available options, ensuring that informed consent is obtained for procedures when necessary.

• Infection Control and Safety:
- Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
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