Labor & Delivery/Postpartum/Newborn RN
Salem, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) — Salem, MA | 13-week travel assignment in a 25-bed maternal-newborn unit on the North Shore.

Join a dynamic and supportive Labor & Delivery team in Salem, Massachusetts! We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse for a 13-week travel assignment (April 19, 2026 – July 18, 2026) in a state-of-the-art 25-bed unit that includes Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care, and two Operating Rooms. Salem (zip code 01970) offers a vibrant coastal community with rich history, culture, and seaside views—an excellent location for Massachusetts nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) / Perinatal Nurse / Maternal-Newborn Nurse
• Location: Salem, MA 01970 (North Shore)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 19, 2026 – July 18, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day, Evening, Night rotations required; not eligible for straight days due to union agreement)
• Call: 1 night of call per week and every other weekend required
• Unit: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Newborn Care (5 L&D rooms, 12 Postpartum rooms, 2 ORs, 2 Recovery Rooms, 2 Antepartum rooms)
• EMR: EPIC experience required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130–$2250 per week

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn Care (perinatal nursing / maternal-newborn experience)
• Active Massachusetts RN license (Massachusetts nursing license)
• Current BLS and NRP required; EFM (electronic fetal monitoring) certification required; AHA ACLS preferred
• Proficiency in circulating in the OR and newborn care
• Comfortable administering magnesium infusions and assisting with epidurals
• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and every other weekend as required by the unit and union
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills (EPIC charting)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, and the postpartum period
• Perform maternal and newborn assessments, monitor fetal status using EFM, and intervene appropriately
• Circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections and other procedures as needed
• Administer medications and assist with magnesium infusions, epidurals, and other obstetric treatments
• Support resuscitation and newborn stabilization per NRP guidelines
• Collaborate with OB physicians, midwives, anesthesiology, pediatrics, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
• Accurately document care and interventions in EPIC EMR and participate in unit call rotation and surge support

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a modern, high-quality maternal-newborn unit on Massachusetts' scenic North Shore
• Ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs seeking a travel nurse assignment or short-term contract
• Exposure to diverse L&D cases, postpartum care, and OR circulating for C-sections
• Competitive travel nurse pay and benefits (estimated weekly pay: $2130–$2250/week)

Ready to take the next step in your Labor & Delivery nursing career? Apply now to be considered for this Travel L&D RN position in Salem, MA. Submit your resume and current licensure/certifications — join our healthcare team today!

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