(Apply in 3 Minutes) Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $1,578 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery
for a travel nursing job in Smyrna, Tennessee. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN -
Start Date: ASAP - 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 34328141. 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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