Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Fairfield, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Job Summary

The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care to patients throughout their hospital stay. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The nurse promotes maternal and fetal well-being, patient safety, positive patient experiences, and evidence-based nursing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care based on individual patient needs, clinical assessments, and established nursing standards.

• Assess, monitor, and document patients' physical, psychosocial, and clinical conditions.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.

• Monitor maternal and fetal conditions and identify changes requiring immediate intervention.

• Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders and hospital protocols.

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and ongoing healthcare needs.

• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure safe nursing handoffs.

• Delegate nursing responsibilities appropriately and supervise care team activities.

• Advocate for patients while maintaining ethical, culturally competent, and age-appropriate care.

• Promote patient satisfaction, safety, comfort, and positive clinical outcomes.

• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical records and hospital equipment.

Required Qualifications

Requirement

Details

Experience

Minimum 3 years of acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree or BSN

License

Active California RN License

BLS

AHA BLS required

ACLS

Required

NRP

Required

Specialty

Labor & Delivery RN

Core Skills

• Labor & Delivery Nursing

• Maternal and Fetal Assessment

• High-Risk Obstetric Care

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring

• Medication Administration

• Nursing Care Planning

• Patient and Family Education

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Clinical Documentation

• Patient Safety and Advocacy

• Patient Handoff Communication