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Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,584 per week in Honolulu, HI
TravelNurseSource, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,584 per week in Honolulu, HI
Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location:
Honolulu, HI
Agency:
Magnet Medical
Pay:
$2,584 per week
Shift Information:
3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration:
13 Weeks
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery (L&D) provides comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The L&D nurse manages both routine and high-risk pregnancies, monitors fetal and maternal well-being, and assists with deliveries. Collaboration with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals ensures safe, compassionate, and effective care for 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 history, vital signs, and physical assessments.
Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluate uterine activity for labor progression.
Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and what to expect during childbirth.
Labor Support and Monitoring
Monitor labor progress through contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vitals.
Administer medications (e.g., epidurals, Pitocin) as prescribed and monitor effects.
Provide continuous emotional support and pain management through comfort measures and encouragement.
Assist with amniotomy and other procedures as directed by the care team.
Assisting with Delivery
Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries with instrumentation, suctioning, and related actions.
Participate in cesarean sections by maintaining sterile field and providing immediate newborn care.
Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial newborn assessment after birth.
Postpartum Care
Monitor health and recovery of mother and newborn in the immediate postpartum period.
Support breastfeeding, including latch techniques and infant care education.
Provide education on postpartum recovery and newborn care.
Documentation and Reporting
Document assessments, interventions, medications, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain accurate records of labor and delivery processes and monitoring results.
Collaboration and Communication
Work with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other team members to plan individualized care.
Communicate with patients and families about progress and options; obtain informed consent when necessary.
Infection Control and Safety
Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
Ensure equipment is sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring devices and delivery instruments.
Emergency and High-Risk Situations
Recognize signs of complications and initiate or escalate care as needed.
Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia or neonatal resuscitation, using established protocols.
Administer medications and interventions for high-risk pregnancies (e.g., hypertension, gestational diabetes, infections).
Patient Education and Advocacy
Provide education and support on labor, delivery, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making.
Requirements for Onboarding
BLS
Competency Exam
L & D
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements associated with the Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery role in Honolulu, HI as posted by Magnet Medical / TravelNurseSource.
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Location:
Honolulu, HI
Agency:
Magnet Medical
Pay:
$2,584 per week
Shift Information:
3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration:
13 Weeks
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Labor and Delivery (L&D) provides comprehensive care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The L&D nurse manages both routine and high-risk pregnancies, monitors fetal and maternal well-being, and assists with deliveries. Collaboration with obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals ensures safe, compassionate, and effective care for 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 history, vital signs, and physical assessments.
Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), monitor fetal heart tones, and evaluate uterine activity for labor progression.
Educate patients on labor and delivery processes, pain management options, and what to expect during childbirth.
Labor Support and Monitoring
Monitor labor progress through contraction patterns, cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, and maternal vitals.
Administer medications (e.g., epidurals, Pitocin) as prescribed and monitor effects.
Provide continuous emotional support and pain management through comfort measures and encouragement.
Assist with amniotomy and other procedures as directed by the care team.
Assisting with Delivery
Assist obstetricians or midwives during vaginal deliveries with instrumentation, suctioning, and related actions.
Participate in cesarean sections by maintaining sterile field and providing immediate newborn care.
Perform neonatal resuscitation and initial newborn assessment after birth.
Postpartum Care
Monitor health and recovery of mother and newborn in the immediate postpartum period.
Support breastfeeding, including latch techniques and infant care education.
Provide education on postpartum recovery and newborn care.
Documentation and Reporting
Document assessments, interventions, medications, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain accurate records of labor and delivery processes and monitoring results.
Collaboration and Communication
Work with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other team members to plan individualized care.
Communicate with patients and families about progress and options; obtain informed consent when necessary.
Infection Control and Safety
Follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
Ensure equipment is sterilized and functioning, including fetal monitoring devices and delivery instruments.
Emergency and High-Risk Situations
Recognize signs of complications and initiate or escalate care as needed.
Respond to obstetric emergencies, such as shoulder dystocia or neonatal resuscitation, using established protocols.
Administer medications and interventions for high-risk pregnancies (e.g., hypertension, gestational diabetes, infections).
Patient Education and Advocacy
Provide education and support on labor, delivery, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
Advocate for patient preferences and informed decision-making.
Requirements for Onboarding
BLS
Competency Exam
L & D
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements associated with the Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery role in Honolulu, HI as posted by Magnet Medical / TravelNurseSource.
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