Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Labor & Delivery for a 13-week assignment at Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, Montana.
This vital role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers throughout the labor and delivery process, including monitoring maternal and fetal well-being, managing labor progression, assisting with deliveries, and responding to obstetric emergencies. The successful candidate will also provide essential postpartum education and support.
The L&D RN plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care, promoting a positive birth experience, and achieving optimal outcomes for both mother and newborn.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, interpreting fetal monitoring strips accurately.
- Manage labor progression and assist with vaginal and operative deliveries.
- Administer medications and perform cervical exams within the scope of practice.
- Respond promptly and effectively to obstetric emergencies.
- Provide comprehensive postpartum education and support to new mothers.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care for Labor & Delivery and Obstetrics patients.
- Offer emotional support to patients and families during the birthing process.
- Prepare patients for operative deliveries as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse in both Labor & Delivery settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in maternal and fetal assessment, including fetal monitoring interpretation.
- Competence in managing labor progression and assisting with deliveries.
- Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.
- Skilled in performing cervical exams within scope of practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
- Proficiency in responding to obstetric emergencies.
- Effective patient education abilities, particularly for postpartum care.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Montana.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- STABLE Program certification.