Travel RN L&D 12hr nights UPH St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Rate : Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates : 55-61$ combined Rate of pay. (Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances)

• Additional bonuses are available.
• Rates are subject to change Labor Delivery Registered Nurse Job Description :
• Patient monitoring : Continuously monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs during labor, including timing contractions.
• Pain management : Administering epidurals and other pain relief medications as needed.
• Vaginal exams : Performing vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation and progress of labor.
• Assisting during delivery : Providing support and guidance to the mother during pushing, assisting with forceps or vacuum deliveries, and performing episiotomies if necessary.
• C-section assistance : Assisting the surgical team during cesarean deliveries.
• Postpartum care : Monitoring the mother's recovery after delivery, including vital signs, bleeding, and uterine contractions.
• Newborn assessment : Evaluating the newborn's health immediately after birth, including Apgar scores.
• Patient education : Providing information and support to the mother and partner regarding labor stages, pain management options, and newborn care.
• Identifying complications : Recognizing potential complications during labor and delivery, such as fetal distress or abnormal bleeding, and taking appropriate action.
• Communication and collaboration : Working closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. Required skills for a labor and delivery nurse : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and build rapport with patients Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities to assess and manage potential complications Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Physical stamina to assist during prolonged labors and deliveries Thorough understanding of fetal monitoring and interpretation Knowledge of pain management techniques and medication administration