Labor and Delivery RN
New Brunswick, NJ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Labor & Delivery RN in New Brunswick, NJ — 13-week Level IV L&D travel contract (night shift); valid NJ RN license required.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in New Brunswick, NJ as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers compassionate maternal-newborn care in a Level 4 (Level IV) unit with 24 beds. Enjoy New Brunswick's cultural diversity, dining, parks, and proximity to the scenic Raritan River, NYC, and Philadelphia while advancing your travel nursing career.

Job Details — Travel Nursing, Labor & Delivery, New Brunswick, NJ

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 — New Jersey travel nurse opportunity
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 5, 2026 – August 4, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Employment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)
• Setting: Level 4 Labor & Delivery Unit (24 beds) — maternal-newborn nursing
• Scrubs Provided

Job Requirements — Labor & Delivery RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN (L&D RN) experience — strong maternal-newborn and postpartum skills
• Valid Registered Nurse license in New Jersey (required at time of submission)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, Advanced OR C-EFM (C-EFM may be obtained prior to start)
• Adult IV Therapy Course (CNJNE certification required if not already certified)
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• References from managers/supervisors within the last year
• Completed Labor & Delivery skills checklist within the last year
• Willingness to work night shifts as described
• Travel pairs not accepted; former permanent employees not accepted

Key Responsibilities — L&D RN / Travel Nurse Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Labor & Delivery unit, including antepartum, intrapartum, delivery, and immediate postpartum care
• Monitor maternal and fetal health using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM/C-EFM) and appropriate fetal surveillance techniques
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and analgesia per protocol; perform adult IV therapy tasks as required
• Assist with deliveries, support high-risk obstetric patients, and collaborate in emergent situations
• Coordinate care with obstetricians, midwives, neonatal providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in orientation modules (average 4 hours) and maintain compliance with hospital and unit protocols

Experience the excitement of New Brunswick, NJ—home to Rutgers University, lively arts venues, and easy access to NYC and Philadelphia. This travel nurse role is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking Labor & Delivery travel assignments, L&D RN jobs, or New Jersey nursing jobs focused on maternal-newborn care.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today and advance your career as a Travel Labor & Delivery RN in New Brunswick, NJ!

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