RN-Labor and Delivery Travel Nursing

Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Cooperstown, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
-36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- 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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-\n Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment: \n \n
- Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various stages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments. \n
- Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression. \n
- Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and what to expect during childbirth. \n

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-\n Labor Support and Monitoring: \n \n
- Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment of contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs. \n
- Administer medications, including epidurals, Pitocin, and pain relief options, as prescribed, and monitor their effects. \n
- Provide continuous emotional support and pain management throughout the labor process, using comfort measures, including positioning, breathing techniques, and offering encouragement. \n
- Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures as directed by the healthcare team. \n

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-\n Assisting with Delivery: \n \n
- Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and other necessary actions during the birth. \n
- Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providing immediate newborn care after birth. \n
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the newborn's health immediately after delivery. \n

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-\n 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. \n
- Assist with breastfeeding support, including teaching proper latch techniques, positioning, and addressing any concerns related to infant care. \n
- Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of illness. \n

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-\n Documentation and Reporting: \n \n
- Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legal standards. \n
- Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes, including patient and fetal monitoring results. \n

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-\n Collaboration and Communication: \n \n
- Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care for each patient. \n
- 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. \n

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-\n Infection Control and Safety: \n \n
- Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care. \n
- Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery is properly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments. \n

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-\n Emergency and High-Risk Situations: \n \n
- Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed. \n
- Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriate protocols and teamwork. \n
- Administer medications and interventions for high-risk pregnancies, including managing complications like hypertension, gestational diabetes, or infections. \n

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-\n Patient Education and Advocacy: \n \n
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartum recovery. \n
- Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making, ensuring that patients have access to the resources they need to make choices about their care. \n

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Magnet Medical Job ID #31609399. 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,15:00:00-03:00:00

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