Magnet Medical
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Labor and Delivery * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2025 * 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 #33589006. 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