RN PRN-Labor & Delivery-3rd Shift 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. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

  Labor and Delivery

• Discipline:

  RN

• Start Date:

  05/12/2025

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift:

  12 hours, days

•

Employment Type:

Travel The 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 and Admission Assessment:

Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various stagesof labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs, andphysical assessments. Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, andevaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression. Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain managementoptions, and what to 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, including epidurals, Pitocin, and painrelief options, as prescribed, and monitor their effects. Provide continuous emotional support and pain management throughoutthe labor process, using comfort measures, including positioning,breathing techniques, and offering encouragement. Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures asdirected by the healthcare team. Assisting with

Delivery:

Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries,including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, andother 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 and initial assessment of thenewborn’s health immediately after delivery.

Postpartum Care:

Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and the newbornin the immediate postpartum period, including assessing vitalsigns, 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 newborncare, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs ofillness.

Documentation and Reporting:

Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patientprogress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) tomaintain compliance with hospital policies and legal standards. Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and deliveryprocesses, including patient and fetal monitoring results.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists,and other healthcare team members to plan and implementindividualized 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 whennecessary.

Infection Control and Safety:

Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterileenvironment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery isproperly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoringdevices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.

Emergency and High-Risk Situations:

Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress,preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriateinterventions or escalate care as needed. Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia,uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriateprotocols and teamwork. Administer medications and interventions for high-risk pregnancies,including managing complications like hypertension, gestationaldiabetes, or infections.

Patient Education and Advocacy:

Provide education and support to patients and families regardinglabor, 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 tomake choices about their care. Magnet Medical Job ID #31752883. Pay package is based on 12 hourshifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) withtax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title:

RN:

L&D,07:00:00-19:00:00