Labor & Delivery RN
Dickson, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) - Night Shift - Travel | Dickson, TN 37055

Labor & Delivery RN (night shift) travel assignment in Dickson, TN — LDRP unit, Level II NICU support, 12-week contract. Join an experienced OB nursing team and provide exceptional maternal and newborn care.

Job Details

• Location: Dickson, TN 37055 (near Nashville, TN) — Tennessee nursing job / travel nurse opportunity
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,570 - $1,650/week
• Setting: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) Unit with 4-bed Level II NICU and 1 OR suite
• Contract Type: Travel Assignment (12 weeks, potential to extend)
• Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour nights)
• Shifts per Week: 3 (Full-time, 36 hours/week)
• Unit Details: 9 LDRP beds, 1 OBED bed. No techs or unit secretaries are available in this unit; nurses are responsible for all patient care and clerical duties.
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 active labor, 1:3 couplet care, 1:1 newborns until stable, NICU 1:3
• Documentation: Meditech and CPN experience preferred
• Dress Code: Pink and/or brown scrubs (per infant security policy)

Qualifications (Labor & Delivery Nurse / L&D RN)

• Active RN license (Tennessee or compact state) — must meet state licensing for travel nurses
• Minimum 1 year recent Labor & Delivery experience; charge nurse experience required
• BLS and NRP certifications required; Fetal Monitoring training required
• Hands-on experience in labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and newborn care
• Advanced skills in fetal monitoring, inductions (Pitocin, Cervidil), and OB emergencies (shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage)
• Ability to float within facility as needed; strong teamwork and communication skills

Key Responsibilities (Labor & Delivery / OB Nurse)

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns across labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum phases
• Serve as charge nurse as needed; lead and support the clinical team during night shifts
• Perform and assist with C-sections, circumcisions, intrauterine monitoring, and vacuum/forceps-assisted deliveries
• Manage fetal monitoring and respond to OB emergencies with proficiency and calm leadership
• Conduct daily patient rounding, safety checks, and family-centered education
• Accurately document patient care in Meditech and CPN systems
• Collaborate with experienced RNs, neonatal staff, obstetric providers, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize maternal-fetal outcomes
• Maintain compliance with unit policies and participate in ongoing perinatal education and training

Why Join This Team

Join a unit known for its experienced staff, supportive team culture, and opportunities to expand your skills in labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. This travel nurse role is ideal for L&D nurses looking to grow in a collaborative environment while working near Nashville, TN.

Apply now to join our Labor & Delivery team in Dickson, TN. Submit your resume and RN license to be considered for this L&D RN night shift travel assignment — make a meaningful impact for families in the community. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.