Acute Care, Anesthesiology, Cerner, Communication Skills, Healthcare, Heparin, Insulin, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Records, Neonatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Organizational Skills, Perinatal Nursing, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Risk Management, Team Player, Titration
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Henderson, NV
Start Date: 04-13-2026
End Date: 07-13-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour night shifts
Hours per Week: 36
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality Labor & Delivery nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and couplet patients
- Perform and document fetal monitoring and effectively read fetal heart tracings (AFM required)
- Conduct vaginal exams and place internal fetal monitors when indicated
- Manage high-risk laboring patients and titrate drips such as magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, insulin and heparin safely
- Circulate and recover C-section patients in the unit and collaborate with surgical techs and anesthesia teams
- Deliver neonatal support including NRP interventions when needed and collaborate with in-house neonatology
- Chart accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain clear patient records
- Float to postpartum or other units as needed and support teammates during high census or acuity
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced fetal monitoring and interpretation (AFM)
- High-risk obstetrics and Level 3 maternal care
- Internal monitor placement and vaginal exam techniques
- Titration and management of common infusions (magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, insulin, heparin)
- Neonatal resuscitation fundamentals (NRP) and collaboration with neonatology
- Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to coordinate with OR, anesthesia and ancillary staff
- Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record and clear clinical documentation