Labor and Delivery RN - 3026527
Apex Healthcare•Newark, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
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
Benefits
- travel packages available for qualified candidates
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Career Level
Mid Level
