Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $3,136 per week in Mauston, WI

Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies, including but not limited to prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, meconium aspiration, abruptio placenta, and placenta previa. The successful candidate will manage a diverse patient population, performing initial assessments, monitoring labor progression, and providing expert care during delivery and immediate postpartum recovery.

Job Description Job Title

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery to join our dedicated team in Mauston, Wisconsin. This role is integral to providing exceptional care for maternal and newborn patients throughout their antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum phases within a hospital environment.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse patient population, performing initial assessments, monitoring labor progression, and providing expert care during delivery and immediate postpartum recovery. This position also involves cross-training to support Med Surg and EICU units as needed, requiring adaptability and a broad clinical skill set to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing histories and patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
• Accurately triage patient care based on presenting symptoms and acuity.
• Administer medications safely and precisely according to physician orders and hospital policy.
• Assess and manage labor progression, including induction and cervical ripening procedures.
• Perform and accurately interpret fetal heart monitoring.
• Manage high-risk obstetric conditions such as pregnancy-induced hypertension and gestational diabetes.
• Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies, including but not limited to prolapsed cord, breech delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, precipitous delivery, uterine rupture, meconium aspiration, abruptio placenta, and placenta previa.
• Assess newborn conditions, identifying situations requiring heightened surveillance or a higher level of care.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation within the scope of practice and certification guidelines.
• Recognize and manage neonatal complications such as sepsis, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and jaundice.
• Provide thorough patient and family education regarding maternal and newborn care.
• Promptly identify and communicate changes in patient status to the healthcare provider.
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).