Labor & Delivery - RN

Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery

Position Summary

The Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. This role functions as a clinical leader, using the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, delegates appropriately, and maintains accountability for patient outcomes while supporting the organization's philosophy of nursing excellence.

The Travel L&D RN demonstrates cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and adaptability while contributing to unit goals, departmental initiatives, and continuous quality improvement.

Education

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (RN diploma)
  
  

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN)
  
  

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
  
  

Certifications & Licensure

Required:

• Current RN license in the state of Louisiana or compact state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR), computers, and web-based applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Demonstrated leadership and delegation skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
  
  

Essential Job Duties

• Delivers safe, effective nursing care using the nursing process
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides individualized education
• Coordinates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources effectively
• Serves as a leader and collaborative partner within the interdisciplinary team
• Utilizes data and evidence-based practices to evaluate care and promote optimal outcomes
• Adapts care delivery to meet the cultural, emotional, and developmental needs of diverse patient populations
• Maintains professionalism, patient privacy, and respectful communication at all times
• Supports initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and nursing practice
• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards
• Performs additional duties as assigned
  
  

This job description reflects the general nature and scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer complies with all applicable Compliance & Privacy Programs and Standards of Conduct. Employees are expected to report any known or suspected compliance, safety, or ethical concerns.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Heavy work: ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50–100 lbs occasionally and 25–50 lbs frequently
• Prolonged standing, walking, and physical activity throughout shifts
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and communicable diseases
• Potential exposure to hazardous medications and materials common to healthcare environments
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions