- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Sweetwater, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (OB/L&D)
Position: Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (OB/L&D)
Specialty: Obstetrics / L $ D
Job Summary
The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to pregnant patients during labor, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period. The RN monitors maternal and fetal well-being, assists with deliveries, identifies complications, and collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure safe outcomes for mothers and newborns.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess and monitor maternal vital signs, contractions, cervical dilation, and labor progression.
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Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring and interpret fetal monitor tracings.
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Provide nursing care during labor, vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections.
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Administer medications, IV fluids, and epidural-related care according to facility protocols.
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Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies, including fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, and preeclampsia.
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Assist physicians with deliveries and other obstetric procedures.
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Provide immediate newborn care and coordinate with the neonatal team when needed.
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Monitor patients during the immediate postpartum recovery period.
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Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and postpartum care.
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Maintain accurate documentation using the facility's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
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Follow infection control standards, patient safety protocols, and hospital policies.
Required Qualifications
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
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Previous Labor & Delivery nursing experience, as required by the facility.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, if required.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and AWHONN certifications, depending on facility requirements.
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Experience with electronic fetal monitoring and obstetric emergencies.
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Strong communication, clinical assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
Med Ninjas Job ID #19827. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits