Labor and Delivery RN - 3026527

Apex Healthcare

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,500–$2,700 Per Week
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Clinical Competency, Clinical Nursing, Documentation, Hospital, Infection Control, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medication Administration, Neonatology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Perinatal Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
16 days ago

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - 3026527


We are seeking experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses (RNs) for contract assignments at a hospital-based Labor & Delivery unit. These roles are available on day and night shifts and are ideal for L&D nurses with strong clinical skills seeking a contract or travel-style assignment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and laboring patients
  • Manage and support high-acuity obstetric patients, including those with complications
  • Assist with labor, vaginal delivery, cesarean sections, and recovery care
  • Monitor maternal and fetal status, including interpretation of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
  • Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiology, neonatology, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Administer medications and interventions per provider orders and facility protocols
  • Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and accurate documentation
  • Educate and support patients and families throughout the childbirth process


Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience
  • Experience managing high-acuity obstetric patients
  • BLS (AHA required)
  • ACLS and NRP required
  • Strong critical thinking, assessment, and patient advocacy skills
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in urgent or emergent situations


Contract Details

  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts per week
  • Shifts Available: Days and Nights
  • Employment Type: Contract (not a permanent full-time role)
  • Travel nurses welcome – travel packages available for qualified candidates


About the Company

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Apex Healthcare