Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,689 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Meridian
Posted on: March 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery
for a travel nursing job in Meridian, Idaho.
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
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.
- Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery is
properly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring
devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.
--- Emergency and High-Risk Situations:
- 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.
--- Patient Education and Advocacy:
- 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 that patients have access to the resources they need to
make choices about their care.
Magnet Medical Job ID #30726087. Pay package is based on 12 hour
shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with
tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
RN:L&D,19:00:00-07:00:00
Keywords: Magnet Medical, Meridian , Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,689 per week, Healthcare , Meridian, Idaho
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