Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $1,545 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Eureka
Posted on: April 4, 2025
Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery
for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/05/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment:
- Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various
stages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs,
and physical assessments.
- Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and
evaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression.
- Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain
management options, and what to expect during childbirth.
Labor Support and Monitoring:
- Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment of
contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and
maternal vital signs.
- Administer medications, including epidurals, Pitocin, and pain
relief options, as prescribed, and monitor their effects.
- Provide continuous emotional support and pain management
throughout the labor process, using comfort measures, including
positioning, breathing techniques, and offering
encouragement.
- Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures as
directed by the healthcare team.
Assisting with Delivery:
- Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries,
including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and
other necessary actions during the birth.
- Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the
sterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providing
immediate newborn care after birth.
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the
newborn's health immediately after delivery.
Postpartum Care:
- 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.
- Assist with breastfeeding support, including teaching proper
latch techniques, positioning, and addressing any concerns related
to infant care.
- Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and
newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of
illness.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and
patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legal
standards.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery
processes, including patient and fetal monitoring results.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists,
neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and
implement individualized care for each patient.
- 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.
Infection Control and Safety:
- Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and
sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum
care.
- Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery is
properly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring
devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.
Emergency and High-Risk Situations:
- Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress,
preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriate
interventions or escalate care as needed.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia,
uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriate
protocols and teamwork.
- Administer medications and interventions for high-risk
pregnancies, including managing complications like hypertension,
gestational diabetes, or infections.
Patient Education and Advocacy:
- Provide education and support to patients and families
regarding labor, 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 to
make choices about their care.
Magnet Medical Job ID #31187096. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00
Keywords: Magnet Medical, Redding , Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $1,545 per week, Healthcare , Eureka, California
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