Job Title
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery for a 12-week contract assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is based at a prominent healthcare facility, providing critical care to expectant mothers and newborns.
The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care for patients throughout the labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery phases. This includes monitoring and managing high-risk pregnancies involving conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated L&D RN to contribute to a dynamic team, utilizing their expertise in a fast-paced and rewarding environment from late September to mid-December 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to pregnant individuals during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery.
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, identifying and responding to changes in patient status.
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist physicians during procedures.
- Manage care for patients with high-risk conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor.
- Educate patients and families on various aspects of labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
- Accurately document patient information and care in the electronic medical record system.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in Labor & Delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Expertise: Proficient in managing high-risk pregnancies, including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor.
- Technical Skills: Competency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, specifically Cerner.
- Soft Skills: Not specified.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: 12-hour AM shifts, typically 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
- Days per Week: 3 days.
- Contract Length: 12 weeks.
- Assignment Dates: September 28, 2026 – December 19, 2026.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: May be required.
- Holiday Expectations: Must work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) if they fall within the assignment period.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification.