Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Job Description

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Austin, 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

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.

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Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment :

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Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various stages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments.

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Labor Support and Monitoring :

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Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment of contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.

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Assisting with Delivery :

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Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and other necessary actions during the birth.

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Postpartum Care : \n \n

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.

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Documentation and Reporting :

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Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legal standards.

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Collaboration and Communication :

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Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care for each patient.

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Infection Control and Safety :

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Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

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Emergency and High-Risk Situations :

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Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.

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Patient Education and Advocacy :

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Provide education and support to patients and families regarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.

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Magnet Medical Job ID #34593826. 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