(High Salary) Travel Labor and Delivery RN – $1,894 per week Position Available In Burke, North Carolina

Job Description:

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Deliveryfor a travel nursing job in Morganton, North Carolina. JobDescription & Requirements

• Specialty:

  Labor and Delivery

• Discipline:

  RN

• Start Date:

  06/09/2025

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36hours per week

• Shift:

  12 hours, nights

•

Employment Type:

TravelThe Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery (L&D) isresponsible for providing comprehensive care to women during labor,delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The RN in thisspecialty is skilled in managing both routine and high-riskpregnancies, monitoring fetal and maternal well-being, andassisting with deliveries. The L&D nurse collaborates withobstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcareprofessionals to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care toboth mothers and newborns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Labor andAdmission Assessment:

• Assess and monitor the health of pregnantwomen at various stages of labor, including gathering healthhistories, vital signs, and physical assessments.
• Performnon-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluateuterine activity for signs of labor progression.
• Educate patientson labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and whatto expect during childbirth.

• Labor Support and Monitoring:

• Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment ofcontraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, andmaternal vital signs.
• Administer medications, includingepidurals, Pitocin, and pain relief options, as prescribed, andmonitor their effects.
• Provide continuous emotional support andpain management throughout the labor process, using comfortmeasures, including positioning, breathing techniques, and offeringencouragement.
• Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and otherprocedures as directed by the healthcare team.
• Assisting with

Delivery:

• Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginaldeliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance,suctioning, and other necessary actions during the birth.
• Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterilefield, assisting with the delivery process, and providing immediatenewborn care after birth.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation andinitial assessment of the newborn’s health immediately afterdelivery.

• Postpartum Care:

• Monitor the health and recovery ofboth 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 latchtechniques, positioning, and addressing any concerns related toinfant care.
• Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care,and newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signsof illness.

• Documentation and Reporting:

• Document allassessments, interventions, medications, and patient progressaccurately in the electronic health record (EHR) to maintaincompliance with hospital policies and legal standards.
• Maintainaccurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes,including patient and fetal monitoring results.

• Collaboration andCommunication:

• Work closely with obstetricians,anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare teammembers to plan and implement individualized care for each patient
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about the progressof labor, potential complications, and available options, ensuringthat informed consent is obtained for procedures when necessary.

• Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow infection control proceduresto maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, andpostpartum care.
• Ensure that all equipment used during labor anddelivery is properly sterilized and functioning, including fetalmonitoring devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.

• Emergencyand High-Risk Situations:

• Recognize signs of complications, suchas fetal distress, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiateappropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.
• Respond toobstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture,and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriate protocols andteamwork.
• Administer medications and interventions for high-riskpregnancies, including managing complications like hypertension,gestational diabetes, or infections.

• Patient Education andAdvocacy:

• Provide education and support to patients and familiesregarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartumrecovery.
• Advocate for patient preferences and informeddecision-making, ensuring that patients have access to theresources they need to make choices about their care.

MagnetMedical Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipendamount to be determined.

Posted job title:

RN

• L&D