Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,182 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Greeley
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery
for a travel nursing job in Greeley, Colorado. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty:Labor and Delivery - Discipline:RN - Start
Date:07/28/2025 - Duration:13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift:12
hours, nights - 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. 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 . 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
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