Travel RN L&D 12hr Nights Decatur Memorial

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Rate : Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates : $60-65 / HR combined Rate of pay. (Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax freeallowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances) (Rates are subject to change via client need)  Additional bonuses are available.  Rates are subject to change via client  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 regardinglabor 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