Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- 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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Pre-Labor and Admission Assessment:
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- Assess and monitor the health of pregnant women at various stages of labor, including gathering health histories, vital signs, and physical assessments.\n
- Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluate uterine activity for signs of labor progression.\n
- Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and what to expect during childbirth.\n
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Labor Support and Monitoring:
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- Monitor the progress of labor through regular assessment of contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs.\n
- Administer medications, including epidurals, Pitocin, and pain relief options, as prescribed, and monitor their effects.\n
- Provide continuous emotional support and pain management throughout the labor process, using comfort measures, including positioning, breathing techniques, and offering encouragement.\n
- Assist with amniotomy, if necessary, and other procedures as directed by the healthcare team.\n
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Assisting with Delivery:
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- Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries, including providing instrumentation assistance, suctioning, and other necessary actions during the birth.\n
- Participate in cesarean section procedures by ensuring the sterile field, assisting with the delivery process, and providing immediate newborn care after birth.\n
- Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial assessment of the newborn’s health immediately after delivery.\n
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Postpartum Care:
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- 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.\n
- Assist with breastfeeding support, including teaching proper latch techniques, positioning, and addressing any concerns related to infant care.\n
- Provide education on postpartum recovery, self-care, and newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing signs of illness.\n
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Documentation and Reporting:
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- Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) to maintain compliance with hospital policies and legal standards.\n
- Maintain accurate and timely records of labor and delivery processes, including patient and fetal monitoring results.\n
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Collaboration and Communication:
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- Work closely with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare team members to plan and implement individualized care for each patient.\n
- 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.\n
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Infection Control and Safety:
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- Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.\n
- Ensure that all equipment used during labor and delivery is properly sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring devices, IV pumps, and delivery instruments.\n
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Emergency and High-Risk Situations:
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- Recognize signs of complications, such as fetal distress, preeclampsia, and hemorrhage, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate care as needed.\n
- Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, and neonatal resuscitation, utilizing appropriate protocols and teamwork.\n
- Administer medications and interventions for high-risk pregnancies, including managing complications like hypertension, gestational diabetes, or infections.\n
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Patient Education and Advocacy:
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- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding labor, delivery options, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.\n
- Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making, ensuring that patients have access to the resources they need to make choices about their care.\n
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Magnet Medical Job ID #34963290. 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
