Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,002 per week

Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Pulaski
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Pulaski, Tennessee.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/03/2025
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n
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  • \nPre-Labor and Admission Assessment:\n
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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.\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\n\n
    • \nLabor Support and Monitoring:\n
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      • 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\n\n
      • \nAssisting with Delivery:\n
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        • 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\n\n
        • \nPostpartum Care:\n
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          • 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\n\n
          • \nDocumentation and Reporting:\n
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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.\n
            • Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes, including patient and fetal monitoring results.\n\n\n
            • \nCollaboration and Communication:\n
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              • 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\n\n
              • \nInfection Control and Safety:\n
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                • 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\n\n
                • \nEmergency and High-Risk Situations:\n
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                  • 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\n\n
                  • \nPatient Education and Advocacy:\n
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                    • 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\n\nMagnet Medical Job ID #30567655. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00

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